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BV04 ULR

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,642 mi
Last recorded38,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ULR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,642 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 38,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,665 miles

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 17 May 2016 37,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,281 miles

Coolant leak stains on engine area

Pass 14 May 2014 36,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,823 miles

Both front tyres cracking in treads

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and cracking in tread

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 29,823 miles

Both front tyres cracking in treads

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,466 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,601 miles

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

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 ULR is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV04 ULR, 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 BV04 ULR registered?

BV04 ULR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BV04 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 ULR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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