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AJ04 YZL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,646 mi
Last recorded59,646 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YZL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,646 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 48,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 42,051 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,984 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

coolant level low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,300 miles

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

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

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

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

backbox corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,388 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

front tyres perished and crackin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,594 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,439 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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AJ04 YZL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ04 YZL, 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 AJ04 YZL registered?

AJ04 YZL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is AJ04 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 YZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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