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FD04 GVX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,640 mi
Last recorded43,640 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 GVX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,640 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 43,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 42,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 41,215 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,744 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,808 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 36,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,651 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,082 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,874 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 23,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,955 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

Fail 20 Aug 2007 8,955 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

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 GVX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD04 GVX, 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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FD04 GVX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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