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SB04 FUT

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,730 mi
Last recorded57,730 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 FUT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,730 miles

coolant pipes corroded and slightly leaking.

exhaust corroded.

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

oil level low.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,694 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant pipes corroded and slightly leaking.

exhaust corroded.

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

oil level low.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,730 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

slight play in both front radius arm bearings

Fail 11 Dec 2009 53,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

slight play in both front radius arm bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,090 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 49,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,781 miles

n/s/f brake binding

wiper blades in poor condition

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 FUT is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB04 FUT, 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 SB04 FUT registered?

SB04 FUT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is SB04 FUT safe to buy?

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