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GK53 YUG

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YUG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,236 miles

All suspension components are corroded

Both front brake calipers are corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight ovality in the front brake discs.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,234 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All suspension components are corroded

Both front brake calipers are corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,835 miles

corosion of the under body and subframes.

some binding on,n/s/f brake.

some noise and roughness of the o/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 27 Feb 2010 45,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corosion of the under body and subframes.

some binding on,n/s/f brake.

some noise and roughness of the o/s/f hub bearing.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,785 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion affecting front brake discs

nearside rear brake binding

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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GK53 YUG is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK53 YUG, 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 GK53 YUG registered?

GK53 YUG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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