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LY04 EXH

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,579 mi
Last recorded66,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 EXH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 66,579 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,553 miles

All four brake discs rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs and inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs and inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

high level stoplight not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)

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

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has cut in sidewall

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 31,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,887 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 24,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,542 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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LY04 EXH is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY04 EXH, 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 LY04 EXH registered?

LY04 EXH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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