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GF04 BZY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,897 mi
Last recorded36,897 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BZY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 36,897 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,692 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 36,681 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Auxiliary belt is frayed

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,931 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 31,925 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,890 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 29,890 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,374 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 3 May 2013 24,378 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres cracking around edges of tread.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,477 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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GF04 BZY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF04 BZY, 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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GF04 BZY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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