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WJ04 TXY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 TXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,018 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 98,005 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 97,983 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 96,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 5,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,542 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,540 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,543 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,540 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,684 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,679 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,853 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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WJ04 TXY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ04 TXY, 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 WJ04 TXY registered?

WJ04 TXY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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