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BN04 BHF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BHF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner white chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,444 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24percent imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24percent imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corred

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,641 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 59,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,481 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,135 miles

clutch pedle ruber missing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,264 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 23,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,223 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 BHF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BHF, 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 BHF registered?

BN04 BHF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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