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BU04 ZGR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,461 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 85,459 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 78,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,140 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 53,448 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2008 35,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

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 ZGR is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZGR, 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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BU04 ZGR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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