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AV04 LYH

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LYH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,817 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,508 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,051 miles

Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,051 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 57,198 miles

Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,992 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 34,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

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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AV04 LYH is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV04 LYH, 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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AV04 LYH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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