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FH04 SZX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,281 mi
Last recorded117,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 117,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,792 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 101,705 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 101,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 95,086 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 87,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 77,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 61,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,990 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 SZX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

FH04 SZX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is FH04 SZX safe to buy?

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