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EA04 YMD

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,984 mi
Last recorded92,984 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YMD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 92,984 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 90,975 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal tread depth limit

Offside rear tyre very low tread depth

Slight play to nearside rear upper arm balljoint

Fail 23 May 2014 90,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal tread depth limit

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre very low tread depth

Slight play to nearside rear upper arm balljoint

Pass 22 May 2013 80,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,455 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 10 May 2012 68,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 17 May 2011 60,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 52,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,271 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 35,863 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

near side rear tyre tread shows splits.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

Pass 22 May 2008 35,863 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread shows splits.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

Pass 31 May 2007 28,239 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 28,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front tyre perished with deep splits.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, is perished with deep splits.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear.

off side front tyre perished with deep splits.

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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EA04 YMD is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA04 YMD, 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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EA04 YMD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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