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PY04 GYT

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,238 mi
Last recorded71,238 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 GYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 71,238 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located in engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 70,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,697 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,343 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,237 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,235 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,817 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Parking brake efficiency is just within MOT limits

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 69,812 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces of both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,361 miles

Corrosion on inner faces of both front and o/s rear brake discs-not affecting braking efficiency

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,767 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 66,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Pass 29 May 2015 64,943 miles

O/S brake disc corroded not efecting braking

Fail 29 May 2015 64,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

O/S brake disc corroded not efecting braking

Pass 27 May 2014 61,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,026 miles

the car has been stood so ther is a lot of surface rust to the discs etc

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,843 miles

all the discs are coroded through being stood will wear off with use

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,634 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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PY04 GYT is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PY04 GYT, 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 PY04 GYT registered?

PY04 GYT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is PY04 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY04 GYT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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