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RJ04 YFF

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,558 mi
Last recorded26,558 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YFF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Noise from gearbox.

Rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL BRAKE DISCS SEVERELY PITTED.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Noise from gearbox.

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 23,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,646 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 20,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,214 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,445 miles

cuts in rear tyres inner side walls

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,350 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres have cuts in inner side walls

Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside & offside rear tyres have cuts in inner side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,134 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 7,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ04 YFF is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ04 YFF, 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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RJ04 YFF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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