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GM04 BDZ

2004 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,261 mi
Last recorded59,261 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 BDZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,261 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 59,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,237 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on forward rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,137 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 53,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,925 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,936 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,297 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure steering column loose on splines where joined to steering rack (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,333 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,846 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,287 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,930 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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GM04 BDZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GM04 BDZ, 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 GM04 BDZ registered?

GM04 BDZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is GM04 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 BDZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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