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BT04 LMJ

2004 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,490 mi
Last recorded66,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LMJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,023 miles

exhaust rear mounting strap corroded and insecure

water leak on front to rear metal pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rear mounting strap corroded and insecure

water leak on front to rear metal pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,611 miles

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

nsf washer jet partially blocked

nsr tyre getting low

slight play ns and osr wheel bearings

vehicle has different sized tyres on front in comparison to rear

Fail 11 Jan 2011 46,609 miles

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

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

nsf washer jet partially blocked

nsr tyre getting low

slight play ns and osr wheel bearings

vehicle has different sized tyres on front in comparison to rear

Fail 12 Jan 2010 44,484 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

O//S/R OUTER WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGED

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT AND WHEEL BEARING

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,484 miles

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

ALL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

O//S/R OUTER WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT AND WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BT04 LMJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT04 LMJ, 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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BT04 LMJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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