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FM04 MVZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,415 mi
Last recorded66,415 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 63,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,028 miles

All four shock absorbers have corrosion on outer skin

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to back brake pipe corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has deep radial cracking

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep radial cracking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 57,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All four shock absorbers have corrosion on outer skin

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to back brake pipe corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has deep radial cracking

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep radial cracking

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak Coolant pipes ()

Coolant pipes badly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both upper ball joints

Pass 15 May 2015 55,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,227 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,219 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,735 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,873 miles

BOTH FRONT TYREA CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,612 miles

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

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

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 MVZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

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