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BV04 FPU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,602 mi
Last recorded32,602 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FPU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 32,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 29,095 miles

signs of corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 25,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 22,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 19,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 17,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 17,690 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,469 miles

High level stoplamp inop.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 14,578 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

High level stoplamp not working.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,578 miles

High level stoplamp not working.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 13,854 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,932 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 12,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,490 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 3,564 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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BV04 FPU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV04 FPU, 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 BV04 FPU registered?

BV04 FPU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is BV04 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 FPU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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