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FE04 EBZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,507 mi
Last recorded97,507 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 EBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just in requirments

Pass 26 Jul 2022 93,035 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,614 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,836 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,832 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,517 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FE04 EBZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FE04 EBZ, 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 FE04 EBZ registered?

FE04 EBZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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