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MF04 FJD

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,682 mi
Last recorded33,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,682 miles

suspension components generally corroded commensurate with a vehicle being stood for a period of time

Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable incorrectly routed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion of suspension components typical of a vehicle stood for some time. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,414 miles

advanced rusting throughout

both front wishbones corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

advanced rusting throughout

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,059 miles

FRONT WISH BONES VERY RUSTY

MOST COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY

VERY POOR PAD CONTACT

hand brake on limit

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,099 miles

front brake disc inner faces has less 1/4 pad contact

front sub-frame and component have corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,419 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and badly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and badly perished

engine management light on

rear pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,721 miles

both front wishbones have corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,320 miles

Front tyres perished

NSF Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

NSR outer sill damaged

OSF Brake disc worn, scored or pitted, but not seriously weakened

Unable to see condition of the top of the coil springs due to plastic trim

Fail 5 Jul 2013 25,320 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front tyres perished

nearside rear outer sill damage

unable to see condition of the top of the coil springs due to plastic trim

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,153 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 1,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,867 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 13,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 13,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,122 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 FJD is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJD, 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 FJD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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