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FM04 HCN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,460 mi
Last recorded47,460 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HCN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,757 miles

accelerator stiff and notchy

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,566 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 37,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 28,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,380 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 15,380 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,123 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 HCN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FM04 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

FM04 HCN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is FM04 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 HCN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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