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MF04 FBZ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,290 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,700 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,560 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,902 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight split in inner side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,486 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MF04 FBZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MF04 FBZ, 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 MF04 FBZ registered?

MF04 FBZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MF04 FBZ safe to buy?

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