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FG04 URK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,263 mi
Last recorded53,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear brake discs has been hot and is binding.

fluid on brake pipes.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 45,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear brake discs has been hot and is binding.

fluid on brake pipes.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,851 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,295 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 42,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)

all brakes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre low

Fail 10 Nov 2017 42,174 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (2.4.A.3)

all brakes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre low

Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,658 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,417 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,139 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 36,139 miles

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

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

205/50 r15

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 9,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 URK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

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

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