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BT04 NLM

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NLM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,690 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty with been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,717 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,696 miles

Emissions not tested Cannot hold the revs between 2500 to 3000 RPM (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,880 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 43,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,225 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 11,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,025 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 NLM is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

BT04 NLM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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