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FV04 FZM

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,285 mi
Last recorded83,285 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FZM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,908 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,907 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,770 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,441 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded on inners

nearside front windscreen washer partially blocked

rear brake discs excessively corroded/pitted on inners

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,777 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,282 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 72,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,216 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,680 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 FZM is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

FV04 FZM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 FZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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