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FP04 TLJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,667 mi
Last recorded52,667 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 TLJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 51,500 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 44,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,315 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,298 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,028 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 32,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 28,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs all round pitted

front bumper cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs all round pitted

front bumper cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,008 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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FP04 TLJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

FP04 TLJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is FP04 TLJ safe to buy?

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