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W93 YMJ

2000 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,762 mi
Last recorded132,762 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Tf52,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 YMJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 132,762 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

N/S/F trackrod inner has slight play

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 132,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 May 2013 122,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,915 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 94,915 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,131 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 58,498 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play nearside rear wheel bearing .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Fail 23 May 2008 58,498 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play nearside rear wheel bearing .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,798 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres no tread on inner edges,close to failure.

nearside front washer partially blocked

temporary petrol cap fitted.seal worn,perishing.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres no tread on inner edges,close to failure.

check wheel alignment?

nearside front washer partially blocked

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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W93 YMJ is a 2000 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,699 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 W93 YMJ, 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 26 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W93 YMJ is a 2000 MG Tf, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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