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Y40 JEB

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,016 mi
Last recorded40,016 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 JEB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 39,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,804 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 37,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,989 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,463 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,691 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,350 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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Y40 JEB is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y40 JEB, 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 Y40 JEB registered?

Y40 JEB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 October 2004.

Is Y40 JEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 JEB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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