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BT04 LVU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,894 mi
Last recorded56,894 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,888 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front discs corroded

front tyresperished

resr discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,931 miles

advise inner face of all brake discs corroded

advise surface cracks in tread of front tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,154 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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BT04 LVU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT04 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT04 LVU registered?

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

Is BT04 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 LVU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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