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BV04 FUD

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,879 mi
Last recorded80,879 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FUD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,879 miles

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

service brake low 51%

Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

service brake low 51%

Pass 6 May 2016 76,683 miles

Exhaust system corroded but still intact and not leaking.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,174 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 63,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,682 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 60,682 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2010 56,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,124 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 46,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 41,942 miles

front pads approx 4 mm left

rear discs starting to corrode

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

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

chip in screen / windscreen marked

front discs scored on inner braking surface

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,942 miles

chip in screen / windscreen marked

front discs scored on inner braking surface

front pads approx 4 mm left

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 24,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FUD is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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