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SB04 FVM

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2025 65,264 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,918 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front underbody corrosion

Lower underseal covering underside in areas

Pass 2 Jun 2022 64,809 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 64,791 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,255 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 64,254 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Requires new battery.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,777 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight flat spot

Nearside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

Offside Front tyre has slight flat spot

Offside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight flat spot

Nearside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

Offside Front tyre has slight flat spot

Offside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,822 miles

All Brake discs rusty

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

Rear silencer support band missing

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all four brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

rear silencer support band missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,594 miles

Oil leak

clutch fluid pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,594 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch fluid pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak at oil filter area

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight movement within the steering rack at the offside

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

windscreen has marks outwith the swept area at the nearside

Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak at oil filter area

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight movement within the steering rack at the offside

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

windscreen has marks outwith the swept area at the nearside

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in all discs.slight discolouration in offside rear indicator

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,299 miles

slight wear in all discs.slight discolouration in offside rear indicator

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007

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 FVM is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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