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BV04 XOY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,941 mi
Last recorded57,941 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front and offside rear lightly pitted on their inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,082 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 55,040 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers have reduced performance

Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 53,728 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,179 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 41,179 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,788 miles

accident damage to passenger side of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2015 32,788 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

accident damage to passenger side of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,328 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking/perished

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,379 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside rear wheel starting to bind

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,935 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,939 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 XOY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

BV04 XOY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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