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GY04 FFC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,681 mi
Last recorded40,681 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FFC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 40,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,785 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod arm

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,632 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 38,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 37,816 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2014 37,816 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,990 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 24,093 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F Tyre is slightly touching the arch

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 17,065 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,573 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)

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

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

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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GY04 FFC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GY04 FFC, 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 GY04 FFC registered?

GY04 FFC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GY04 FFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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