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BN04 BBF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,348 mi
Last recorded39,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 39,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 33,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 27,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 22,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,324 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,324 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,209 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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BN04 BBF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BN04 BBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 BBF registered?

BN04 BBF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is BN04 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 BBF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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