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BT04 LWS

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,929 mi
Last recorded33,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LWS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,929 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 31,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,815 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 28,730 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,354 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/16 86W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 27,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/16 86W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Shows white, (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Shows white, (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,783 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Pass 21 May 2012 23,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2012 23,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,671 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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BT04 LWS is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT04 LWS, 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 BT04 LWS registered?

BT04 LWS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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