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CH04 BUD

2004 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,323 mi
Last recorded56,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 BUD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,323 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear caliper handbrake arm doesn't move when operated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,022 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,022 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,799 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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CH04 BUD is a 2004 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CH04 BUD, 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 CH04 BUD registered?

CH04 BUD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is CH04 BUD safe to buy?

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