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BJ04 EKB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,220 mi
Last recorded75,220 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Disc's Pitted On The Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,196 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2023 75,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,098 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 72,098 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released offside nearside (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner 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 23 Feb 2015 70,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,452 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 55,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 52,076 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 69,903 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 69,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,645 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 EKB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJ04 EKB, 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 EKB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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