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FH04 YFU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,809 mi
Last recorded53,809 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YFU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 53,809 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 48,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 44,837 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,820 miles

corrosion on all brake discs.

exhaust rusty.

near side door mirror cover incomplete.

Pass 22 May 2013 42,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2013 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

front brake discs poor condition.

Pass 5 May 2010 25,559 miles

nearside door mirror cover broken.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,463 miles

drivers outside door handle

slight corrosion to brake discs

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,160 miles

slight engine oil leaks

slight wear on front discs

Fail 14 Jun 2008 15,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight engine oil leaks

slight wear on front discs

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,782 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 YFU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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