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BW04 RYD

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,890 miles

Front brake application uneven (27%)

OSR tyre worn down to limit

Throttle cable sticking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,823 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres .tread stepped.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,649 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear inner pads appear low

Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

front sub frame corroding

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,850 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 30,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,612 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)

both rear tyres in genral poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,946 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 RYD is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW04 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

BW04 RYD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is BW04 RYD safe to buy?

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