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FV04 FPZ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,941 mi
Last recorded42,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FPZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,280 miles

Middle stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,578 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 30,930 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,169 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 27,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s/f trackrod end

Fail 5 Jul 2013 26,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,160 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,701 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,699 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 Mar 2007 9,092 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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FV04 FPZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV04 FPZ, 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 FV04 FPZ registered?

FV04 FPZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 FPZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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