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BN04 HVM

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 54,476 miles

Horn not working properly only 1 button on wheel works (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside washer blocked

Fail 19 Apr 2019 54,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly only 1 button on wheel works (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside washer blocked

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,451 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both under wings (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs slightly corroded inner side

handbrake performance 17%

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,586 miles

SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,586 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,375 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/SILL PANELS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/SILL PANELS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,360 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs showing wear

rear discs showing wear

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate has slight damage

Fail 11 Sep 2013 47,725 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,478 miles

Both front wipers split

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen washer is weak

No spare wheel

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 40,478 miles

Both front wipers split

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside windscreen washer is weak

No spare wheel

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 21,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,178 miles

Front discs worn & in poor condition

Left hand horn push not working

Fail 20 Jul 2007 13,178 miles

Front discs worn & in poor condition

Left hand horn push not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HVM is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN04 HVM, 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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BN04 HVM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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