MOT Status
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Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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) ()
Play in offside inner steering rack joint
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
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)
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
front wheel bearings slightly noisey
Nail in offside rear tyre
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
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was FH04 SZF registered?
FH04 SZF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 May 2004.
Is FH04 SZF safe to buy?
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