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AX53 YPO

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,352 mi
Last recorded57,352 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 YPO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 57,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 57,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,063 miles

Exhaust emission requirements only just met

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 56,063 miles

Exhaust emission requirements only just met

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,427 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 55,427 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,365 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded offside front mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front 185/55r15 rear 205/50r15

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

parts of exhaust system corroded slight leak from silencer joint

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,316 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting nearside (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear frame front mountings both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded offside front mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front 185/55r15 rear 205/50r15

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

parts of exhaust system corroded slight leak from silencer joint

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,188 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,544 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 31,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,222 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 18,222 miles

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

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

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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AX53 YPO is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AX53 YPO, 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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AX53 YPO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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