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PJ04 SZP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,956 mi
Last recorded57,956 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 SZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 57,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,075 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 57,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,070 miles

central rear upper stop lamp disconnected

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 57,047 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 56,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

recommend washer jet adjustment

Fail 6 Oct 2016 50,123 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all prescribed areas have some corrosion, recommend clean and waxoil

all prescribed areas have some corrosion, recommend clean and waxoil

hydraulic clutch pipe (front to rear) excessively corroded

recommend washer jet adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded.

front subframe corroded.

o.s.f brake pipe corroded.

oil leak.

under body corrosion.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 47,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded.

front subframe corroded.

o.s.f brake pipe corroded.

oil leak.

under body corrosion.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,672 miles

clutch slave pipe corroded.

front and rear subframe corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,468 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 40,468 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,220 miles

front washers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,175 miles

slight cracks in both front tyres but not showing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,329 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer walls and in tread but not through to cords

n/s rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

n/s washer jet inop but still clearing screen ok with o/s jet

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 20,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,096 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 SZP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZP, 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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PJ04 SZP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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