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MJ04 BGF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,507 mi
Last recorded30,507 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 BGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,572 miles

O/S/R HAND BRAKE LOW ON PERFORMANCE

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,661 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,653 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 17,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2010 9,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,535 miles

front discs slightly pitting

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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MJ04 BGF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ04 BGF, 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 MJ04 BGF registered?

MJ04 BGF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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