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FG04 URA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,119 mi
Last recorded55,119 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,119 miles

slight play in offside rear hub assembly

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,012 miles

oil around engine

underside and components corroded in places

wipers poor

Pass 2 May 2014 52,917 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 52,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 47,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 43,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,055 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,055 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,396 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 URA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 URA, 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 FG04 URA registered?

FG04 URA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FG04 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 URA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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