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FM04 MWD

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,340 mi
Last recorded41,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 41,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 39,500 miles

Windscreen washer not working switch broken (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working switch broken (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,069 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front brake disc corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,642 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,531 miles

front to rear water pipes damp

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,281 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 MWD is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

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

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