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MM53 YYB

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,068 mi
Last recorded63,068 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,068 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,066 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,308 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,164 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,293 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted & corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,291 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake disc pitted & corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,593 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,593 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and have nails in the tread.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,512 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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MM53 YYB is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM53 YYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM53 YYB registered?

MM53 YYB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for MM53 YYB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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