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BL04 ZXX

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,300 mi
Last recorded47,300 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZXX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 47,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s sill repaired

Fail 30 May 2022 47,299 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 44,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 44,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 43,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Anti roll bar bracket deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle body shows signs of general corrosion

Vehicle suspension components shows signs of general corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,796 miles

handbrake readings passed but handbrake not locking out

Fail 19 Apr 2019 40,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 38,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,624 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,434 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,373 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 3,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,717 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,545 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 23,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,056 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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BL04 ZXX is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL04 ZXX, 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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BL04 ZXX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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