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AO04 FNF

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FNF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,312 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2016 71,312 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,900 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 59,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,658 miles

Slight engine oil leak. Rear brake pads low.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,843 miles

Tyres have 3 different speed ratings

Fail 2 Apr 2011 39,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyres have 3 different speed ratings

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,824 miles

Both rear tyresgetting close to wear markers(215/40x16).

Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,824 miles

Both rear tyresgetting close to wear markers(215/40x16).

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO04 FNF is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO04 FNF, 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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AO04 FNF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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