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PJ04 PXH

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,394 mi
Last recorded48,394 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 PXH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 48,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 46,730 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 46,718 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,728 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre has perished side wall tyre dated 2012

Offside Front tyre has perished side walls tyre dated 2003

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has perished side wall tyre dated 2012

Offside Front tyre has perished side walls tyre dated 2003

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,809 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 6,496 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 2,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 1,884 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 1,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 1,187 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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PJ04 PXH is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ04 PXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ04 PXH registered?

PJ04 PXH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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