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RO04 FDU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,389 mi
Last recorded29,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FDU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,389 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 29,389 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 28,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,516 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,472 miles

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

Rear Exhaust flange corroded.

Windscreen washer flow poor.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,636 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 20,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,605 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,790 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,510 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,474 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,167 miles

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

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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RO04 FDU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RO04 FDU, 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 RO04 FDU registered?

RO04 FDU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RO04 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 FDU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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