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FL04 UJC

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,725 mi
Last recorded37,725 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 UJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade smeary

strongly advise both front tyres badly cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,725 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade smeary

strongly advise both front tyres badly cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,816 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,816 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres tread depths close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,110 miles

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

all four tyres perishing slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,198 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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FL04 UJC is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL04 UJC, 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 FL04 UJC registered?

FL04 UJC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is FL04 UJC safe to buy?

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