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2004 MG TF
General Information
- Registration SW04JSU
- Manufacturer MG
- Model TF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1588cc
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- Expires 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,097 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,317 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamp inop
- wear in steering rack
- all existing welded repairs are coated in this underseal
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamp inop
- wear in steering rack
- all existing welded repairs are coated in this underseal
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,527 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill ( body filler also present) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill ( body filler also present) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,826 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,715 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- several welded repairs carried out have been coated in thick sealer and underseal
- offside washer jet inop
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- several welded repairs carried out have been coated in thick sealer and underseal
- offside washer jet inop
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,536 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,104 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,410 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- front brake disc corrosion
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- front brake disc corrosion
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,831 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
27 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,993 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,299 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,922 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 11 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,925 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014 11 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,425 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,658 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,032 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,987 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) Dangerous
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW04JSU was registered on 2004-06-29
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