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RJ04 UEG

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 UEG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 113,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 113,185 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 112,516 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,901 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 104,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,779 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 101,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,366 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle near towing eye (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 92,599 miles

both front tyres balding on edges, no reverse lights

Fail 22 Jun 2018 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres balding on edges, no reverse lights

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe, n/s/f mounting, badly corroded and seriously weakened. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,200 miles

slight play in o/s/r/ wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s/r/ wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,288 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,288 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,638 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,638 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s head lamp condensated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,764 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,764 miles

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

wheels marked, o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,674 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,195 miles

wheels marked.high level brake lights not all ways working.both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,431 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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RJ04 UEG is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RJ04 UEG, 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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RJ04 UEG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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