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FB04 HKZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,502 mi
Last recorded21,502 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 HKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,502 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front washers and wipers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 21,222 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,796 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 15 Apr 2010 15,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,634 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding

Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,158 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,011 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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FB04 HKZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB04 HKZ, 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 FB04 HKZ registered?

FB04 HKZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is FB04 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 HKZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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