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RX54 YVK

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YVK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear bush

water pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,056 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,406 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 89,406 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,012 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 82,012 miles

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

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

ADVISE METAL COOLANT PIPE AT REAR LEAKING

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,434 miles

all 4 discs surface rust

Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 discs surface rust

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 49,541 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RX54 YVK is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX54 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX54 YVK registered?

RX54 YVK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is RX54 YVK safe to buy?

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