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FV04 FZC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,449 mi
Last recorded63,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 63,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,551 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 59,533 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,989 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,888 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 50,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 50,322 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,293 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 28,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 28,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,411 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,106 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 7 May 2009 20,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 15,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FZC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

FV04 FZC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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