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EA04 FKJ

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,210 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,888 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,832 miles

slight play in steering rack uj

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,600 miles

wear noted to steering rack upper UJ noted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,651 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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EA04 FKJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA04 FKJ, 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 EA04 FKJ registered?

EA04 FKJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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