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RJ04 YFN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,518 mi
Last recorded64,518 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 64,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 60,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,415 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,381 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,381 miles

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

SMALL CUT IN O/S/F INNER TYREWALL

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,605 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,605 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,149 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre inner part of tread uneven and aprox 3mm

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 YFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ04 YFN, 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 RJ04 YFN registered?

RJ04 YFN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is RJ04 YFN safe to buy?

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