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FM04 HNL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,983 mi
Last recorded43,983 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HNL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 43,983 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 43,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 39,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 38,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 37,014 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,205 miles

n/s rear brake discs scored

Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s rear brake discs scored

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2008
Fail 27 May 2008 27,695 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 22,107 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 HNL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HNL, 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

How do I check the history of FM04 HNL?

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What year was FM04 HNL registered?

FM04 HNL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is FM04 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 HNL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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