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BD04 XFU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,252 mi
Last recorded71,252 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XFU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,252 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 71,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,040 miles

advise park brake efficiency 16%

Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,040 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,285 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes and moun tains starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front brake pads starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

Fail 16 Nov 2007 33,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,698 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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BD04 XFU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BD04 XFU, 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 BD04 XFU registered?

BD04 XFU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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