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AW04 FFA

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 96,009 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded under car

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,006 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f and n/s/f (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear inner sill panel corroded

rear exhaust box end very rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,938 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head light slightly perished ,may improving if polishing

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,839 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 89,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner sidewall has tears,may require to attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing worn

Offside Front track rod end dust cover slight perished

front and rear chassis has slight corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front head light have slightly condensation

front and rear chassis have slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on inner sidewall has treas and low tyre pressure ,may require to attention

Fail 8 Nov 2017 77,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front head light have slightly condensation

front and rear chassis have slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on inner sidewall has treas and low tyre pressure ,may require to attention

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,291 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower arms have slight corroded

front and rear chaises have slight corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,290 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower arms have slight corroded

front and rear chaises have slight corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,157 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

clutch pipe excessively corroded

fuel pipe in engine bay excessively corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,563 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,951 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,962 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 64,962 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,775 miles

handbrake cable partially seized?

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

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

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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AW04 FFA is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AW04 FFA, 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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AW04 FFA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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