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AF04 FNZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,549 mi
Last recorded62,549 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FNZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,549 miles

Brake fluid low in reservoir

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,406 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion across rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,344 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe corroded including mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,017 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 62,017 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2019 61,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 631,173 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 61,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 61,442 miles

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

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 61,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 61,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 61,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,224 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 40,085 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 4 May 2010 36,788 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 31,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 31,064 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 25,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,771 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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AF04 FNZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF04 FNZ, 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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AF04 FNZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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