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FH04 SZF

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SZF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,523 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 84,183 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,367 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,767 miles

Front Wipers smearing nearside & offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,001 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 43,356 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing more than slight noisy / roughness

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy/roughness

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside washer jet weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2016 36,005 miles

Play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 May 2016 36,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 May 2016 35,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 28,794 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 24,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 17,509 miles

front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 16 May 2012 14,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2012 14,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

management light on

Pass 5 May 2011 12,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,167 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 12,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 12,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 11,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,035 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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FH04 SZF is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH04 SZF, 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 FH04 SZF registered?

FH04 SZF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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