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VO04 FCU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,459 mi
Last recorded56,459 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 FCU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 55,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 55,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface has corrosion formed/forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has corrosion formed/forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has corrosion formed/forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface nearly 50% corrosion across the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded across the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coolant bottle empty

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface nearly 50% corrosion across the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded across the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side-wall 195 45 16 84V Event (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side-wall 195 45 16 84V Event (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface nearly 50% corrosion across the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded across the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,757 miles

battery low ? had to jump start

surface corrosion rear brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,992 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion inner surfaces

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 2-3 mm left (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx. 2mm left (3.5.1g)

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2016 43,294 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 2-3 mm left (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx. 2mm left (3.5.1g)

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre punctured and has small deep cut in tread that is close to cord (215/40R16W)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre punctured and has small deep cut in tread that is close to cord (215/40R16W)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,168 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,662 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,659 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

mil light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,397 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,431 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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VO04 FCU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO04 FCU, 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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VO04 FCU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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