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NU04 YRJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,094 mi
Last recorded45,094 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 YRJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,094 miles

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

engine light on

slight play in nearside rear hub upper ball joint

Fail 26 Mar 2014 45,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine light on

slight play in nearside rear hub upper ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 41,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,743 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 37,694 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

rear brakedics corroding

Oil leak

front wishbones corroding

osr tyre wall splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,332 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 24,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 21,796 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,675 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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NU04 YRJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 NU04 YRJ, 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 NU04 YRJ registered?

NU04 YRJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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