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FH04 VYG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 65,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 61,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear small cut on inside sidewall of tyre, not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/ slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,241 miles

Light wear in n/s/f lower spring/shock absorber trunnion

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,587 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 VYG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH04 VYG registered?

FH04 VYG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is FH04 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 VYG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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