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PA04 FVZ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,687 mi
Last recorded54,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FVZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,687 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,126 miles

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

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

front brake discs surface rust

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread

surface rust on front subframe

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hydraulic suspension low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hydraulic suspension low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,794 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread

surface rust on front subframe

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,318 miles

Drivers windscreen washer not working, but having sufficient water from passenger jet

Surface corrosion on N/S/R brake disc

Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,318 miles

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

Drivers windscreen washer not working, but having sufficient water from passenger jet

Surface corrosion on N/S/R brake disc

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,882 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,853 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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PA04 FVZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PA04 FVZ, 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 PA04 FVZ registered?

PA04 FVZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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