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FJ04 ZXA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,470 mi
Last recorded82,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ZXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,698 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,107 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,272 miles

1. Rear brake pads becoming worn, at m.o.t limits. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,260 miles

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

1. Rear brake pads becoming worn, at m.o.t limits. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,662 miles

1. Both rear tyres near legal limits. 2. Rear exhaust silencer strap broken. 3. Front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,315 miles

1.exhaust rear strap broken 2.slight binding on o/s/f brake 3.o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,240 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,197 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 37,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,548 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,544 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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FJ04 ZXA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ04 ZXA, 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 FJ04 ZXA registered?

FJ04 ZXA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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