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SB04 YYA

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,389 mi
Last recorded57,389 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YYA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 57,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,978 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front and rear subframes, underbody chassis/tub corroded but not excessively

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,389 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 40,375 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 33,271 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,190 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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SB04 YYA is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB04 YYA, 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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SB04 YYA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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