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FM04 HBZ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,674 mi
Last recorded116,674 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 116,674 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer sill

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,135 miles

Front Both front tyres perishing and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jun 2014 104,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,715 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 90,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 59,118 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 48,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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FM04 HBZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBZ, 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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FM04 HBZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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