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CW04 FCV

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,909 mi
Last recorded22,909 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 22,909 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 22,858 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 22,849 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 21,634 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with engine off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 21,552 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills not effecting structure

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 21,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner sills and sub frames slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 16,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,085 miles

both front and rear subframes corroded- recommend waxoyl treatment

Fail 31 May 2016 16,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear subframes corroded- recommend waxoyl treatment

Pass 27 May 2015 14,657 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 14,657 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracking on outer walls not excessive at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle has general under body corossion!

Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,421 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs pitted

vehicle has general undrbody corossion

Pass 23 May 2013 11,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle has general underbody corossion!

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,686 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,541 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,943 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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CW04 FCV is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 CW04 FCV, 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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What year was CW04 FCV registered?

CW04 FCV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is CW04 FCV safe to buy?

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