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BW04 PYY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,046 mi
Last recorded31,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 31,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside side mirror slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,906 miles

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 30,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 May 2016 28,934 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 28,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,068 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 27,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts/components,brake discs

Pass 29 May 2014 21,176 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 21,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,734 miles

front brake discs have corrosion causing slight fluctuation in brake readings

o/s door mirror surround missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,252 miles

Advise both front brake discs pitted on (inner face)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,406 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,772 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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BW04 PYY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BW04 PYY, 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 BW04 PYY registered?

BW04 PYY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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