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DL04 BYY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,220 mi
Last recorded41,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 BYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,220 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,197 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,978 miles

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

oil in water header tank

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2012 33,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front discs are badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,120 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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DL04 BYY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DL04 BYY, 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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What year was DL04 BYY registered?

DL04 BYY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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