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BV04 FTD

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FTD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,540 miles

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

slight play in all steering joints

surface corrosion to all break discs on inner faces

Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,886 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,628 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,411 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 FTD is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FTD, 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 BV04 FTD registered?

BV04 FTD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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