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EX04 PYV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,604 mi
Last recorded57,604 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,604 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 51,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,425 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 41,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,347 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 36,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 27,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 24,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,839 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,259 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,478 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 8,610 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,610 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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EX04 PYV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX04 PYV, 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 EX04 PYV registered?

EX04 PYV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is EX04 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 PYV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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