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BV04 FTK

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,193 mi
Last recorded53,193 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,193 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 53,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test. just passable recommend replacement

Fail 30 Jul 2016 53,101 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting on sidewalls

Fail 31 Jul 2014 40,553 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting on sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 34,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

o/s front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,105 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner face

Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,479 miles

front brakes seem to be approx 60-70% worn

heavy cracking to both front tyre treads

Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes seem to be approx 60-70% worn

heavy cracking to both front tyre treads

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,392 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 20,392 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

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 FTK is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTK, 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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BV04 FTK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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