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BG04 NFN

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,615 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,462 miles

os headlamp misty

Fail 12 Feb 2018 47,462 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os headlamp misty

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,247 miles

os headlamp misty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 40,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

os headlamp misty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,330 miles

Nearside door handle loose

Offside Front head lamp misty

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside door handle loose

Offside Front head lamp misty

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,188 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,172 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 28,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR tyre inner wall has slight crack

OSR tyre innerwall has slight crack

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,281 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,304 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,956 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 NFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG04 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

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

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