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FC04 NPG

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

35,333 mi
Last recorded35,333 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NPG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 35,333 miles

GENERAL UNDER-BODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,119 miles

Age related corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 34,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 34,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Calliper park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 34,173 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,509 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 32,458 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,183 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,096 miles

both front wishbones starting to crack and corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,813 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 17,729 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 14,416 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,396 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 1,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,166 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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FC04 NPG is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NPG, 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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What year was FC04 NPG registered?

FC04 NPG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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