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FC04 JHE

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JHE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,359 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 53,357 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake effort low

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 46,896 miles

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

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

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

engine noise

Pass 15 May 2013 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre splitting around tread but not through to cords

Fail 15 May 2013 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre splitting around tread but not through to cords

Fail 9 May 2012 35,465 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light

Pass 9 May 2012 35,465 miles

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

centre brake light

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,977 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 34,977 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,340 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 30,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JHE is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JHE, 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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FC04 JHE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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