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FG04 URR

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,084 mi
Last recorded55,084 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 URR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint from cat to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 55,084 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint from cat to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,332 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,328 miles

Offside Front Slight movement in o/s/f inner steering arm

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished & worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 42,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,616 miles

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,571 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 34,571 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 34,564 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 33,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,336 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,405 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 31,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,636 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 27,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,708 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 24,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 21,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both n/s wheels slightly dented/damaged on inner on edge

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 URR is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG04 URR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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