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GL53 YNR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YNR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,218 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at various points, not considered excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,877 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,433 miles

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

cut in off side rear tyre side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2008 53,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

cut in off side rear tyre side wall

front bumper damaged

near side front headlight glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,846 miles

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

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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GL53 YNR is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL53 YNR, 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 GL53 YNR registered?

GL53 YNR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is GL53 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 YNR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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