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RO04 FWV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FWV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,352 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

wiper motor noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,777 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

front tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r n/s/r trailing arm bushes have slight play

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,706 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

front tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r n/s/r trailing arm bushes have slight play

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 77,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,963 miles

rear exhaust box support bracket missing

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f

stone chip front screen

Fail 23 May 2012 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box support bracket missing

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f

stone chip front screen

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,848 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

front and rear discs worn and badly corroded and pitted

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

front and rear discs worn and badly corroded and pitted

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,517 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/55/15vr

wear on both frontsa and rears brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2010 58,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/55/15vr

wear on both frontsa and rears brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,723 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,560 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 FWV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RO04 FWV, 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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RO04 FWV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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