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SB04 FWE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,727 mi
Last recorded92,727 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 FWE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,727 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 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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,108 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 92,065 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,092 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,491 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,200 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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,579 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,579 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,025 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,060 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 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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SB04 FWE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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