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BJ04 EJZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EJZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,048 miles

front washer jets getting weak.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,603 miles

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

front washer jets getting weak.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front washer jets getting weak.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,528 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,599 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 57,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,117 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,706 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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BJ04 EJZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ04 EJZ, 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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BJ04 EJZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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