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WV04 BZH

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BZH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 54,419 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,921 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 53,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine water leak

Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,571 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2023 51,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low efficiency

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,739 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,318 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,884 miles

all brake discs rusted

head lamp lenses deteriorated

side movement top front suspension arms

Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

all brake discs rusted

head lamp lenses deteriorated

side movement top front suspension arms

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,041 miles

slight play bot front lower shock bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,041 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play bot front lower shock bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,005 miles

Both front tyres perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 30,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,267 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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WV04 BZH is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV04 BZH, 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 WV04 BZH registered?

WV04 BZH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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