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BU04 TZL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 94,387 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 91,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,545 miles

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 85,157 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 79,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,974 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake disc inner surface poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low inner tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,433 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake min 16

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,201 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,206 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,563 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 17,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 17,051 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 11,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 11,925 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 TZL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

BU04 TZL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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