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RJ04 XLP

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

47,124 mi
Last recorded47,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XLP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,124 miles

Front to rear coolant pipes cooroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 47,124 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front to rear coolant pipes cooroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 47,096 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 47,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,031 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 47,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,631 miles

slight play o/s/r hub

Fail 21 Dec 2020 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play o/s/r hub

Pass 29 Jun 2019 40,876 miles

rear tyres starting to wear uneven on the inner edge

Pass 17 May 2018 37,794 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 34,772 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 34,772 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 32,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,701 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Rusting

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,012 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 29,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,295 miles

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 25,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 25,790 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,489 miles

corrosion staring on the front crossmember

damage to front no plate

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s and o/s rear tyres are close to the 1.6mm legal limit

n/s front tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit and worn on the inner edge

scratches to body work

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion staring on the front crossmember

damage to front no plate

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s and o/s rear tyres are close to the 1.6mm legal limit

n/s front tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit and worn on the inner edge

scratches to body work

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,630 miles

Rear discs slightly rusty and slightly scored

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,351 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 XLP is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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