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FM04 JKF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both inner joints ()

both outer sills corroded at front and rear ends - only just outside prescribed areas of front and rear subframe mounting points (300mm)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad disintegrated

Fail 6 Nov 2023 98,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both inner joints ()

both outer sills corroded at front and rear ends - only just outside prescribed areas of front and rear subframe mounting points (300mm)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad disintegrated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both rack joints ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on both outer sills adjacent to seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting adjacent to both front and rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on both outer sills, particularly at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,177 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on rear of both sills adjacent to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal pad split

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rotten and hole in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on rear of both sills adjacent to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal pad split

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,245 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on doors/sills/rear chassis - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on doors/sills/rear chassis - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,293 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 83,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively jumping on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively jumping on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,557 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,296 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 35,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,813 miles

both front brake discs corroding.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 25,794 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding.

Pass 22 May 2009 20,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 12,165 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 JKF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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