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YC04 NBF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 NBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 79,381 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,236 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,182 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

water was bubbling in header tank emissions aborted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,469 miles

all tyres slightly perished

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,398 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,775 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 NBF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NBF, 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 YC04 NBF registered?

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

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