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FP04 XUW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,475 mi
Last recorded46,475 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XUW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 46,475 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear X4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant pipes front to rear, corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,291 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,022 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 46,017 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2015 43,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,902 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,891 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 19,844 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 19,844 miles

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

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 XUW 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 72.2%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

FP04 XUW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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