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BU04 AKY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 AKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2025 58,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general surface corrosion underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 58,912 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general surface corrosion underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lots of surface corrosion on underside and suspension

Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,332 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,769 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 57,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,704 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,988 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,407 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 31,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,352 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 28,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,390 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 25,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,863 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 23,863 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,858 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 19,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AKY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU04 AKY, 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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BU04 AKY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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