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GV04 YTA

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YTA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,824 miles

185/55/R15/82V. All 7mm.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside O/S washer slightly weak.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,824 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking excessively. (8.2.1.2 (d))

185/55/R15/82V. All 7mm.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside O/S washer slightly weak.

Pass 23 May 2018 69,666 miles

185/55/R15/82V. OF 4 OR 6 NR 7 NF 4mm.

Under body extremely corroded.

Fail 21 May 2018 69,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

185/55/R15/82V. OF 4 OR 6 NR 7 NF 4mm.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body extremely corroded.

Pass 26 May 2017 69,654 miles

185/55/R15/82V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Brake discs all have corroded surfaces.

Fail 26 May 2017 69,654 miles

185/55/R15/82V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Brake discs all have corroded surfaces.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,649 miles

185/55/R15/82V Both 4mm. 205/50/R15/86V. Both 6mm.

Disc surfaces corroded but meet efficiency.

N/S sill early signs of impending corrosion.

Wipers slightly split but clear the screen.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,518 miles

185/55/R15/82V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,204 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has corrossion underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,861 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,858 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,382 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,791 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2009 39,791 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,637 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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GV04 YTA is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV04 YTA, 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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GV04 YTA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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