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MF04 FFU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,915 mi
Last recorded101,915 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin bearing / bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin bearing / bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm uneven (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake efficiency 56%

corrosion to underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,897 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) see * below (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced split / partly missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced split / partly missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort INOP 100 / 0 total 8% (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin bearing / bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pin bearing / bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 52% It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

corrosion to underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,390 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/r parking brake has only just met the required efficiency it may require service or repair

Fail 31 Jan 2015 97,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

steering, brke and suspension components showing signs of corrosion. undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some items.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 91,390 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering, brke and suspension components showing signs of corrosion. undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some items.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,281 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,411 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 57,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crackes in both front tyres

rear discs poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,699 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 47,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 47,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 46,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,904 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 FFU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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