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SB04 FUW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 78,270 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 78,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,952 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,514 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 46,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,602 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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SB04 FUW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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