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FA04 VNL

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,722 mi
Last recorded54,722 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VNL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,117 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,618 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,079 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 24,079 miles

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

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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FA04 VNL is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FA04 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 VNL registered?

FA04 VNL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is FA04 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 VNL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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