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P7 BFG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,467 mi
Last recorded53,467 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 BFG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,467 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2013 53,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE COULD BE BECAUSE OF OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVING EXCESSIVE PLAY

Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,175 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 19,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,237 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS STARTING TO CORROAD

Fail 7 Feb 2011 20,237 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR DISCS STARTING TO CORROAD

Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P7 BFG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P7 BFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 BFG registered?

P7 BFG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is P7 BFG safe to buy?

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