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BP53 UJU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,341 mi
Last recorded21,341 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 21,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 20,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 20,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,026 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 19,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 17,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,257 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,640 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 14,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,385 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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BP53 UJU 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 90.9%.

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 BP53 UJU, 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 BP53 UJU registered?

BP53 UJU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is BP53 UJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 UJU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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