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FE04 JOA

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,125 mi
Last recorded30,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 JOA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,125 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 30,125 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,085 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,178 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,738 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 19,738 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,228 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 18,228 miles

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

Offside Front 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 JOA is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE04 JOA registered?

FE04 JOA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is FE04 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 JOA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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