MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear tyre showing age related cracking
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm been welded and has some corrosion
Offside Inner sill has minor corrosion
both rear tyres are age cracking
minor corrosion on under side of vehicle
minor exhaust blow at rear
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corrosion holes (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AT CENTER (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced n/s and o/s front mounts corrosion holes (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corosion on o/s outer sill
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades deteriorating
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB04 FWE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SB04 FWE, 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 FWE registered?
SB04 FWE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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