2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · LJ04 UGH
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 82,213 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ04 UGH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 82,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LJ04 UGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Tf (LJ04 UGH) between October 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LJ04 UGH Mileage History
- 26/10/202179,696 mi
- 25/10/202280,567 mi+871 mi
- 13/09/202381,282 mi+715 mi
- 18/09/202482,213 mi+931 mi
Average of roughly 869 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG TF
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: MG TF
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- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill Rust(Serious)
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical Gremlins(Moderate)
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical GremlinsModerate
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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