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BU04 ABV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,741 mi
Last recorded21,741 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ABV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,577 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 21,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 17,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,082 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,500 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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BU04 ABV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU04 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 ABV registered?

BU04 ABV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is BU04 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 ABV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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