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X31 JPS

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,149 mi
Last recorded16,149 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 JPS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 16,149 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 16,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 15,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 15,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 15,819 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 15,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 15,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 15,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,616 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,292 miles

front tyres cracking in tread pattern continental 185/55/r15 82v

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,065 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished advise replacement 185/55/r15 82v

offside rear tyre outer shoulder cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2014 15,063 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished advise replacement 185/55/r15 82v

offside rear tyre outer shoulder cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,582 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 12,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,666 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 9,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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X31 JPS is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X31 JPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X31 JPS?

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What year was X31 JPS registered?

X31 JPS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is X31 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X31 JPS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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