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BK04 WSJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WSJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 106,020 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill closure panel as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Metal brake pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front sub frame corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,645 miles

corrision on exhaust backbox

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,783 miles

clutch pipe corroded

corrosion to rear subframe / suspension

heavy corrosion to rear disc inside faces

nearisde and offside front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

clutch pipe corroded

corrosion to rear subframe / suspension

heavy corrosion to rear disc inside faces

nearisde and offside front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,569 miles

Oil leak

both front track rod ends corroded

front sub frame corroded

signs of fluid around both front brake calipers

srs light on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of rubbing offside front tyre

srs light on

Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of rubbing offside front tyre

srs light on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,230 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,216 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 62,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

central locking not working on drivers door

movement in offside steering rack knuckle joint

unable to lock drivers door with key

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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BK04 WSJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK04 WSJ, 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 BK04 WSJ registered?

BK04 WSJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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