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GV04 FKN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 FKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 58,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,151 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 39,832 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55r15 also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing 185/55r15

Fail 8 Dec 2015 39,380 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing 185/55r15

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,077 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,754 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,429 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

surface and chassis corrsion on underside of vechile

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,852 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,912 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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GV04 FKN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GV04 FKN, 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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GV04 FKN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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