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MF04 FJA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FJA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 82,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 72,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,913 miles

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

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

Rear Possible High Level Brake Light Not Working

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,471 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,860 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Jan 2019 49,860 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,749 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,732 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,534 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 44,349 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 44,349 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 38,051 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 38,051 miles

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

Nearside and offside mirror assemblies loose, but still provide a good view to the rear of the vehicle and are not in danger of becoming detatched.

Nearside washer produces little washer fluid, but the offside produces enough to clear screen, at this time, recomend that this fault is rectified,

Pass 7 May 2011 30,613 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 30,613 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,712 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 17,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 13,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wet conditions

Fail 28 May 2008 13,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wet conditions

Fail 9 May 2007 11,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 11,194 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 FJA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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