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BX04 WTF

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,623 miles

Rear no reverse light

Fail 29 Jan 2021 57,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear no reverse light

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,088 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 56,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 55,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 14 May 2016 54,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,433 miles

Corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 14 May 2015 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 May 2014 49,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 49,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,003 miles

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

All brake discs slighty deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake grabbing slighty

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,181 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,645 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 21,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BX04 WTF is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX04 WTF, 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 BX04 WTF registered?

BX04 WTF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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