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BX04 YDY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 YDY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 117,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle under body and suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear subframes starting to corred

under body of car starting to corred

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,753 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)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear subframes corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 115,023 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 115,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine missfire

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 113,634 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut to offside front tyre tread, not deep enough to reach the cords

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 113,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut to offside front tyre tread, not deep enough to reach the cords

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 111,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 99,187 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

n/s door mirror glass cover missing

n/s/f driving lamp glass broken & filled with water

o/s/f towing eye damaged

o/s/f tyre cut on tread

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot split & leaking grease

slight play o/s/f & n/s/f steering rack arms

slight play o/s/f & n/s/f top & bottom swivels

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,080 miles

throttle very stiff in operation,gear lever stiff in operation,clutch ready to start slipping,driver side front toe bent and damaged,front to rear coolant rail corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,021 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 58,906 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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BX04 YDY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BX04 YDY, 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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BX04 YDY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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