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AP04 BBU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,056 mi
Last recorded47,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BBU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,056 miles

front and rear axle surface corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 47,056 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear axle surface corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,443 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 46,434 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,039 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust strap broken can be welded

rear silencer outer skin breaking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 34,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,035 miles

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

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 33,035 miles

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

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

bonnet tight to open

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 32,494 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,817 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,698 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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AP04 BBU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 AP04 BBU, 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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AP04 BBU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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