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FM04 HCU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,355 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,622 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,696 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2021 63,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,758 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,113 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 HCU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HCU, 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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What year was FM04 HCU registered?

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

Is FM04 HCU safe to buy?

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