MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake light unplugged
Engine oil level too high
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm rose joint. Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm rose joint. Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake light unplugged
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine oil level too high
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm rose joint. Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm rose joint. Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside rear parking brake requires adjustments
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Recommend wax oil underside body
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Upper brake light not working
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Upper brake light not working
Front washers weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres getting low on tread
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall
Both drear brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Screen wash provides just a sufficient amount of fluid to clear screen
engine oil leak
EML on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs have corosion
engine management light on
offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split and in poor condition
offside rear wheel slightly stiff in operation
side to side movement on handbrake lever
engine management light on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
engine mangerment light on
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 SZU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SZU, 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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FH04 SZU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 May 2004.
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