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FM04 HFL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 74,953 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 68,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 60,736 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 60,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,612 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,490 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 26,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,739 miles

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

washer strength weak

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 HFL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

FM04 HFL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FM04 HFL safe to buy?

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