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BU04 SZN

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,788 mi
Last recorded62,788 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SZN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,788 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 62,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,023 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 57,021 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 44,316 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery will not hold charge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,646 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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BU04 SZN is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

BU04 SZN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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