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NY04 TBZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,887 mi
Last recorded50,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 TBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust joint & mount bolts corroded

slight corrosion to front & rear subframes & mounting components & suspension & brake components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,215 miles

Offside Front wheel fouling on full lock only when jacked up

corrosion to subframes & suspension

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away

Fail 1 Jun 2018 50,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear subframe N/S/F mount corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel fouling on full lock only when jacked up

Offside Rear tyre perished & worn to 3mm

corrosion to subframes & suspension

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint mount nuts corroded away

Pass 15 May 2017 49,306 miles

ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK ADRIFT

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR (LENS CRAZED)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 49,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JETS BLOCKED (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK ADRIFT

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR (LENS CRAZED)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING STRAP BROKEN (CORRODED AWAY)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 May 2015 46,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 46,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,943 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 44,938 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,001 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle body and compenents.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 43,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle body and compenents.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,448 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 26,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 17,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NY04 TBZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NY04 TBZ, 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 NY04 TBZ registered?

NY04 TBZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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