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MA04 FFH

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,175 mi
Last recorded74,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 FFH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 74,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Bolt protuding from front number plate

Pass 14 May 2019 71,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 68,139 miles

all 4 tyres significantly worn on outer shoulder

brake discs slightly worn/pitted on inner faces

drivers seatbelt replaced with competition type harness

Fail 5 May 2017 68,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

all 4 tyres significantly worn on outer shoulder

brake discs slightly worn/pitted on inner faces

drivers seatbelt replaced with competition type harness

Pass 9 May 2016 65,991 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 63,425 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,318 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 60,535 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 60,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 57,626 miles

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

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

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

drivers competition type seat belt fitted

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated/leaking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc not using full pad area

bolt sticking out of front number plate

Pass 14 May 2011 54,622 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 54,621 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 49,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 49,438 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,215 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,699 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,091 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 25,059 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MA04 FFH is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA04 FFH, 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 MA04 FFH registered?

MA04 FFH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is MA04 FFH safe to buy?

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