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BT04 LWU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,674 mi
Last recorded11,674 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 11,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 11,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner pin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 11,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner pin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner pin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 11,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 10,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 9,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 9,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 8,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 7,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 7,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 6,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,803 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2010 5,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 4,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 3,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 2,554 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 LWU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

BT04 LWU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BT04 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 LWU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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