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EG04 FPP

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,510 mi
Last recorded41,510 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FPP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,510 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

odd size tyres front to rear

towing eye damage

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,789 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 39,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,070 miles

both front tyres perished

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,267 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 35,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,463 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,463 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,264 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2009 30,264 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,974 miles

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

front wiperblades juddering

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,374 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Ignition key slightly bent

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged, taped up to support glass

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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EG04 FPP is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EG04 FPP, 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 EG04 FPP registered?

EG04 FPP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is EG04 FPP safe to buy?

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