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BU04 AOH

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 AOH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,259 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear play in tie arm inner rose bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,507 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills BORDERLINE

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 83,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,496 miles

no reverse lights

osr brake binding

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,260 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,889 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

THE PARK BRAKE ON THIS MODEL IS POOR. FOR MORE EFFICIENCY PRESS FOOT BRAKE HARD WHEN APPLYING HAND BRAKE

scoring to front brake disc inner surfaces

Fail 1 Feb 2010 44,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

THE PARK BRAKE ON THIS MODEL IS POOR. FOR MORE EFFICIENCY PRESS FOOT BRAKE HARD WHEN APPLYING HAND BRAKE

scoring to front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,678 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 14,671 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 AOH is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AOH, 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 BU04 AOH registered?

BU04 AOH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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