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BU04 UAA

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,297 mi
Last recorded31,297 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UAA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 31,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Vehicle has been wax oiled suspension and body

Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,127 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled, including suspension and subframes

Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,050 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled including suspension and subframes

Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 23,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 20,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,329 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 UAA is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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