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YC04 BCE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 BCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 59,763 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,834 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,833 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 53,717 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 53,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 48,700 miles

Offside Rear parking brake ,reduced effort

Fail 4 May 2017 48,695 miles

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

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

coolant leaking ,expansion tank area

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,250 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,606 miles

nearside and offside front tyres,deep cracking at base of treaded areas and shoulders

Pass 8 Feb 2014 39,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,824 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

slight perishing inbetween treds of front tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,044 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 34,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,538 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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YC04 BCE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC04 BCE, 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 YC04 BCE registered?

YC04 BCE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YC04 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 BCE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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