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BJ04 NEF

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,853 mi
Last recorded87,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NEF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,875 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 86,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 85,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 85,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,078 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 85,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 84,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,814 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 82,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 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)

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded one is also damp where it connects to rubber hose.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,697 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 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)

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded one is also damp where it connects to rubber hose.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 63,102 miles

both rear tyres wearing close limmit

Pass 26 May 2010 56,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,185 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 NEF is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NEF, 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

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What year was BJ04 NEF registered?

BJ04 NEF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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