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SB04 FTX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,494 mi
Last recorded44,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 FTX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,385 miles

clutch fluid pipe slighty corroded

front to rear coolant pipes slighty corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,980 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,348 miles

n/s front bumper damaged

o/s front brake discs is scorred on inner disc face

rear brake pads are low

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,838 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 21,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,516 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 9,516 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)

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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SB04 FTX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB04 FTX, 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 SB04 FTX registered?

SB04 FTX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is SB04 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 FTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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