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FC04 HRP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

49,009 mi
Last recorded49,009 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HRP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,009 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 49,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 44,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 44,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative no servo dip (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour very bright (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 34,198 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,196 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,361 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 33,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,315 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 32,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,313 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 28,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,936 miles

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

the near side front tyre is begining to wear on the inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,371 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges. Rear tyres wearing low. Minor oil leaks.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 17,371 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges. Rear tyres wearing low. Minor oil leaks.

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 HRP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FC04 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

FC04 HRP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FC04 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 HRP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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