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FY04 GVM

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,821 mi
Last recorded36,821 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,821 miles

exhaust box rusted and strap missing but still secure

Fail 14 Feb 2018 36,821 miles

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

exhaust box rusted and strap missing but still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,921 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,325 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 52,106 miles

There is surface corrosion to all four brake discs.

Fail 29 May 2013 52,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

There is surface corrosion to all four brake discs.

Pass 23 May 2012 49,833 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All four brake discs are corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,291 miles

water leak possible water pump

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,904 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,898 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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FY04 GVM is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY04 GVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 GVM registered?

FY04 GVM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FY04 GVM safe to buy?

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