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FM04 AVD

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,186 mi
Last recorded48,186 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 AVD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 48,186 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 48,170 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,075 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 48,073 miles

Emissions not tested Could not test emissions as vehicle would try to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,989 miles

Engine management light on

Slight movement in the track rod inner ball joints

Some under-body and component corrosion

Wear and pitting all brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,383 miles

Engine management light on

Some under-body and component corrosion

Some wear and pitting all brake discs

Pass 14 May 2013 42,854 miles

Engine management light on

Some under-body component corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 39,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,118 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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FM04 AVD is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FM04 AVD, 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 FM04 AVD registered?

FM04 AVD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is FM04 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 AVD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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