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FR04 HDC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,754 mi
Last recorded48,754 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HDC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 48,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 46,879 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 46,877 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 46,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,169 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 45,161 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 44,662 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 44,660 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 43,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,246 miles

Exhaust rear mounting poor condition

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

Pass 15 May 2017 40,219 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 38,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,487 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,766 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake not on stop

Fail 1 Mar 2012 31,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake not on stop

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,673 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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FR04 HDC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FR04 HDC, 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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FR04 HDC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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