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FD04 MDF

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,266 mi
Last recorded76,266 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 MDF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,547 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 56,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 56,112 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer showing some deterioration

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,099 miles

Exhaust silencer showing some deterioration

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,305 miles

Brake steering suspension and sub-frames are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear exhaust silencer showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,361 miles

o/s front and rear tyre signs of cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S N/S FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST TO FACE OF DISCS /REAR SIDE

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre signs of craking in tread area

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,548 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link fitted incorrectly. water leak from steel pipes underside.

Pass 27 May 2009 31,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,956 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 26,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 21,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 MDF is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

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

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