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YD04 XCG

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XCG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 83,110 miles

Under floor, subframes, and suspension components painted over.

Pass 6 May 2021 82,390 miles

under body sub frame and suspension arms painted over

Fail 21 Apr 2021 82,378 miles

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

under body sub frame and suspension arms painted over

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake just passed

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,445 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,152 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 43,723 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake performance at 18% min pass rate 16% recommend brake service

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 XCG is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XCG, 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 YD04 XCG registered?

YD04 XCG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is YD04 XCG safe to buy?

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