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BN04 LCU

2004 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,798 mi
Last recorded32,798 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LCU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,816 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 27,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,740 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroding

Pass 16 May 2016 20,271 miles

high level brake light inoperative

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

Pass 16 May 2015 19,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 18,778 miles

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

high level brake lightinop

Fail 12 May 2014 18,778 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 May 2013 18,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,223 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,621 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 LCU is a 2004 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN04 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

BN04 LCU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is BN04 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 LCU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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