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BV04 UMF

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,872 mi
Last recorded43,872 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UMF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 43,872 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 41,935 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 39,341 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 39,332 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 36,674 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 33,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 31,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,741 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,585 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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BV04 UMF is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

BV04 UMF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is BV04 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 UMF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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