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FT04 UCW

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

37,398 mi
Last recorded37,398 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 UCW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 37,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 37,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 37,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,302 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 37,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 36,971 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 36,970 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,475 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,021 miles

Surface corrosion on front to rear metal brake and clutch pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,194 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 34,194 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

offside side repeater slightly dis coloured

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near-side inner drive shaft boot has small split in it.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 33,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exshaust back box strap corroded through but feels well supported

general corrosion to exshaust

n/s/r inner cv boot split and looseing grease

n/s/r sill dented

o/s/f tyre cracked up in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise n/s/rear inner c/v boot split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,656 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 28,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,225 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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FT04 UCW is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FT04 UCW, 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 FT04 UCW registered?

FT04 UCW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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