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FH04 VDV

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,096 mi
Last recorded49,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VDV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front to rear water /coolant pipes corroded and showing signs of leakage

general underbody and component corrosion

rust to front and rear subframes

some rust to rear brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2019 49,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.92 to 0.95 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.55 to3.10 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 360 to 390 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting strap rusted through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear water/coolant pipes corroded and showing signs of leakage.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rust to front and rear subframes

Some rust rear brake pipes

general under-body and component corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,088 miles

Engine management light on

Front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded

Offside front to rear coolant pipe leaking at rear

considerable under-body and component corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine management light on

Front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded

Offside front to rear coolant pipe leaking at rear

considerable under-body and component corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,962 miles

corrosion to the two water pipes running front to back and their supporting brackets

underbody and component corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.090-----limit 1.030 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to the two water pipes running front to back and their supporting brackets

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,882 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box strap broken but not insecure

Pass 23 May 2014 46,576 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 40,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 23,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,767 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 18,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,429 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 VDV is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

FH04 VDV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is FH04 VDV safe to buy?

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