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FA04 WNB

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,534 mi
Last recorded87,534 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 87,534 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 85,878 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,520 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 83,520 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 82,688 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 82,684 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,261 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 80,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,358 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 7 Apr 2016 73,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,359 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 68,920 miles

Coolant leak possibly from water pump

Engine warning lamp illuminated

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 68,919 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak possibly from water pump

Engine warning lamp illuminated

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 63,839 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice under body corrosion and slight play in near side front track rod

Fail 3 May 2013 63,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice under body corrosion and slight play in near side front track rod

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,549 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,574 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 56,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,099 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,458 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,834 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 WNB is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FA04 WNB, 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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FA04 WNB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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