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BU04 ABN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ABN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 36,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 36,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 32,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,289 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 30,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,702 miles

screen wash poor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,470 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, 215 40 r16 82w

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,522 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 15,522 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 11,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to side wall

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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BU04 ABN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BU04 ABN, 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 BU04 ABN registered?

BU04 ABN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is BU04 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 ABN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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