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OU04 FNH

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 FNH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 17,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,022 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 16,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 16,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,381 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 15,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 14,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 13,135 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside pitted / corrosion around outer edge of discs (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside & offside tyres outer edge of tread /outer sidewall cracking (deterioration)

center rear view mirror secured but loose (not likely to fall off)

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread / outer sidewall cracking (deterioration)

offside front tyre slight outer sidewall cracking (deterioration)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 13,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside pitted / corrosion around outer edge of discs (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside & offside tyres outer edge of tread /outer sidewall cracking (deterioration)

center rear view mirror secured but loose (not likely to fall off)

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread / outer sidewall cracking (deterioration)

offside front tyre slight outer sidewall cracking (deterioration)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arch covers fitted obscuring vision to some suspension components around all the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 6,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,269 miles

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

all tyres tread area cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 3,461 miles

cracks in nsr tyre tread

cracks in osr tyre tread

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,697 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 1,845 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 1,845 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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OU04 FNH is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OU04 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 FNH registered?

OU04 FNH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is OU04 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 FNH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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