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MF04 FDL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FDL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,086 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,623 miles

Nearside Rear Lower play in shock absorber bush

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,272 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

Front sub frame corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2016 76,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 76,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda reading too high due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,150 miles

corrosion noted on front subframe

corrosion noted on rear inner sills and rear subframe

corrosion noted on sills and chassis

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f brake bind noted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,150 miles

Centre Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion noted on front subframe

corrosion noted on rear inner sills and rear subframe

corrosion noted on sills and chassis

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,517 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,743 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,003 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice cooling fan inoperative urgent attenion required

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,432 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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MF04 FDL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF04 FDL, 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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MF04 FDL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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