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FP04 JOU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

26,441 mi
Last recorded26,441 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 JOU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 26,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 22,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamps have blue tint

Pass 15 Feb 2020 21,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 19,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 19,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,852 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 18,788 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 10,771 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 10,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,258 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 64,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,393 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 59,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,143 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,805 miles

Evidence of previos damage and repair to back panel and boot pan.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 22,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Evidence of previos damage and repair to back panel and boot pan.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,939 miles

Engine cannot be held at consistent revs.

Evidence of damage and subsequent repair to the rear of this vehicle. I am unable to fully asses this repair by visual inspection only.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 17,939 miles

Engine cannot be held at consistent revs.

Evidence of damage and subsequent repair to the rear of this vehicle. I am unable to fully asses this repair by visual inspection only.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,355 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 May 2007 12,624 miles

windscreen scratched o/s

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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FP04 JOU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FP04 JOU, 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 FP04 JOU registered?

FP04 JOU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is FP04 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 JOU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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