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BG04 LFN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,721 mi
Last recorded48,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,774 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres cracking inbetween tread and starting to go out of shape on inner edge+

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres cracking inbetween tread and starting to go out of shape on inner edge+

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jun 2012 18,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 3,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,994 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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BG04 LFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG04 LFN, 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 BG04 LFN registered?

BG04 LFN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BG04 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 LFN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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