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BJ04 ULF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,815 mi
Last recorded90,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ULF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 90,778 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 88,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 88,380 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation no dash illuminati0n (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 88,290 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,280 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,490 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 65,261 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,994 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,487 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,801 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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BJ04 ULF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ04 ULF, 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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BJ04 ULF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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