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M6 FTH

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FTH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear ehaust box correded / peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 101,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall / 215/40R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear ehaust box correded / peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,759 miles

Front passenger outer door handle broken but still usable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 195/45R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper adrift / not fitted correctly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 195/45R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 96,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level below min

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 195/45R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper adrift / not fitted correctly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 195/45R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded / Repaired with exhaust bandage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog light glass broken

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded / Repaired with exhaust bandage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog light glass broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / dip beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,890 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,434 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 81,433 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 71,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 64,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,854 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tyre tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tyre tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,702 miles

Centre Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,928 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,924 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,695 miles

Front and rear brake hose ferulles corroding

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,105 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 13,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M6 FTH is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M6 FTH, 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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M6 FTH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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