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FG04 HZH

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HZH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,378 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2017 66,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

fan belt in poor condition and loose

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 65,819 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum leak (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play steering inner rack joints

Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play steering inner rack joints

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F Tyre side wall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,front shockers

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,467 miles

drivers front tyre wearing edges

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front brake discs corroded

passenger front tyre worn to 1.6mm and cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2010 34,437 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers front tyre wearing edges

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front brake discs corroded

passenger front tyre worn to 1.6mm and cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,335 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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FG04 HZH is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG04 HZH, 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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FG04 HZH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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