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GJ04 YXR

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YXR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 100,719 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,899 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,393 miles

Vehicle over heating

Fail 14 Sep 2015 92,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle over heating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,241 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,894 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,998 miles

both front tyres tread cracking and both rear tyres low on tread on wear bar indicators

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,664 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side wiper worn

off side and near side front tyres perished

rear exhaust strap missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,099 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 63,099 miles

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

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

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

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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GJ04 YXR is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ04 YXR, 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 GJ04 YXR registered?

GJ04 YXR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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