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BT04 LXJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 88,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 87,991 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 87,991 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,419 miles

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 11 May 2018 84,023 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 25 May 2017 81,963 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust tatty

Fail 25 May 2017 81,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust tatty

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,339 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy hose (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,339 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy hose (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all disdc rusty

engine man light on

hanbrake pins seized to calipers

hand brake poor 21%

Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all disdc rusty

engine man light on

hanbrake pins seized to calipers

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

discs rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,384 miles

Offside and Nearside front brake discs worn,but NOT yet seriously weakened.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and Nearside front brake discs worn,but NOT yet seriously weakened.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside front brake discs worn,but NOT yet seriously weakened.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,673 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,366 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate slightly loose

horn not very loud

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,068 miles

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

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

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 LXJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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