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BV04 ULG

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ULG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake discs all round worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,012 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,892 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear discs slightly rusted/pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2009 48,892 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear discs slightly rusted/pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,819 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 43,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,548 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 38,055 miles

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

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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BV04 ULG is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV04 ULG, 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 BV04 ULG registered?

BV04 ULG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is BV04 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 ULG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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