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BU04 ZGE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,153 mi
Last recorded25,153 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZGE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 25,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 24,809 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 May 2018 24,809 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 May 2017 24,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack 205/50 15

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 24,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack 205/50 15

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 23,899 miles

ALL BRAKES FOOT AND HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS ADVISE CHANGE ASAP

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN SLIGHT FLUXACTION (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 23,847 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 23,555 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 22,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,588 miles

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

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

osf tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

slight play in nsf wheel

Fail 15 May 2013 22,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

slight play in nsf wheel

Pass 21 May 2012 21,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 19,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,424 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 May 2009 16,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,198 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 ZGE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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