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MF04 FGJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,809 mi
Last recorded76,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FGJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,809 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 76,804 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,186 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 67,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,402 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 62,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 51,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,824 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 41,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,415 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded.

oil leak.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,081 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 23,081 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded.

both rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MF04 FGJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

MF04 FGJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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