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BN04 LGZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 92,299 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,111 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 86,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 83,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 83,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,088 miles

off side brake eff low but passed mot

Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

off side brake eff low but passed mot

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs pitted / corroded

rear brake discs pitted / corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front wiper blade split.

Slight leak from gearbox.

one nozzle on each washer jet blocked.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 62,514 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front wiper blade split.

Slight leak from gearbox.

one nozzle on each washer jet blocked.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,794 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,384 miles

O/S wiper blade tearing at each end, recommend replacement.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 19,384 miles

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

O/S wiper blade tearing at each end, recommend replacement.

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 LGZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LGZ, 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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What year was BN04 LGZ registered?

BN04 LGZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is BN04 LGZ safe to buy?

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