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SE02 JUE

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,055 mi
Last recorded49,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 JUE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,696 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 46,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Every pipe on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,398 miles

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

Nearside screen wash not working

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,107 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (3.5.1i)

coolant in engine oil

oil in coolant header tank

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (3.5.1i)

washer jets partially blocked

Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,846 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (3.5.1i)

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,229 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,229 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 35,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has bad cuts on inner wall

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,087 miles

front to rear coolant pipes corroaded.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 34,087 miles

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroaded.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,415 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 33,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,524 miles

Nearside 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 31 Mar 2010 26,026 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,007 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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SE02 JUE is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE02 JUE, 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 SE02 JUE registered?

SE02 JUE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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