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BN04 LXL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,050 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,794 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT & REAR SUB-FRAMES HEAVY RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,672 miles

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Coolant leak FROM MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES ()

Fail 16 Feb 2019 61,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Coolant leak FROM MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant pipe under car corroded & damp

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,540 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,521 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,478 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,981 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,980 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,466 miles

rear discs corroded on in side face

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,678 miles

Offside front tyre flat

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,854 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,407 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 LXL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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