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FA04 WMK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,173 mi
Last recorded58,173 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 WMK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 58,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 57,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,485 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,247 miles

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

under body cooling pipes corroded (weeping) advise attension

wiper blades poor

Fail 7 May 2014 54,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded (advise replace) also pads getting low

under body cooling pipes corroded (weeping) advise attension

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2013 51,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 47,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,700 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,510 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and slightly worn on inner surfaces

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 21,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,463 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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FA04 WMK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA04 WMK, 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 FA04 WMK registered?

FA04 WMK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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