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YD04 HLK

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HLK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,983 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre outer sidewall showing light damage

osf tyre outer sidewall showing light damage

osr tyre showing slight wear in places

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,912 miles

both front lower arms corroded

both inner sills corroded

off side rear outer c.v. gaitor perished

rear discs slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

tested when wet

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,819 miles

front and rear pads very low.

rusty discs x 4

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,839 miles

cut in offside rear tyre, inner sidewall. not to cords

front discs worn low

inner edges starting to wear on rear tyres

nail in nearside front tyre

rear pads low

small dent in offside front alloy

surface rust front and rear subframes

Fail 12 Nov 2010 37,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cut in offside rear tyre, inner sidewall. not to cords

front discs worn low

inner edges starting to wear on rear tyres

nail in nearside front tyre

rear pads low

small dent in offside front alloy

surface rust front and rear subframes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight corrsion on water pipes

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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YD04 HLK is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD04 HLK, 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 YD04 HLK registered?

YD04 HLK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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