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FH04 SZG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SZG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 80,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords some small cuts on inner sdewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two splits in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,624 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 75,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,808 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,527 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 70,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,755 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rose joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rose joint (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,463 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 58,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,628 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 50,236 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,890 miles

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

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

o/s/fbrake sticking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,499 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 SZG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 FH04 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

Is FH04 SZG safe to buy?

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