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PL04 RUJ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,676 mi
Last recorded70,676 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 RUJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 69,118 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,277 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 61,277 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,271 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking calliper piston leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust joints slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 51,189 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 49,062 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 46,676 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls are cracking open close to exposing cords/ply

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,012 miles

ADVISE Rear brake disc's in poor condition on Inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,018 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,214 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2007

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

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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PL04 RUJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PL04 RUJ, 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 PL04 RUJ registered?

PL04 RUJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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