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FG04 NOF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,285 mi
Last recorded49,285 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 NOF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 48,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,705 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 45,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,674 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 42,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,589 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 38,680 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,699 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,067 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,195 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 23,132 miles

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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FG04 NOF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NOF, 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 FG04 NOF registered?

FG04 NOF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 NOF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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