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BT04 LVL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,660 mi
Last recorded79,660 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 75,730 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,923 miles

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,570 miles

NSR upper ball joint worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat/Back box joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

NSR upper ball joint worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,003 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,810 miles

front discs worn / corroded

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EMMISIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn / corroded

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,792 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,653 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,652 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 44,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,045 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,915 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LVL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LVL, 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 BT04 LVL registered?

BT04 LVL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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