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FD04 FVR

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,847 mi
Last recorded73,847 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 FVR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 73,847 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

perrishing to both rear tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 May 2022 73,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

perrishing to both rear tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock casing very rusty

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule very rusty

Nearside Rear shock casing very rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock casing very rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule very rusty

Offside Rear shock casing very rusty

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

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

Rear exhaust join rotten and about to come apart

heavy corrosion all under rear of car

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,903 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,675 miles

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

knocking from front suspension

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

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

front and rear sub frame rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,244 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,603 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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FD04 FVR is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FD04 FVR, 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 FD04 FVR registered?

FD04 FVR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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