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FC04 HHA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HHA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 96,499 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 89,314 miles

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

corrosion over whole under side of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2021 88,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 79,075 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,148 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,934 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,493 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,287 miles

slight play from front suspension

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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FC04 HHA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FC04 HHA, 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 FC04 HHA registered?

FC04 HHA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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