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YE04 NBB

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,025 mi
Last recorded31,025 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 NBB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,025 miles

Both front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (legal limits are 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (legal limits are 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

There is a lot of general corrosion to the underside of this vehicle including other moving suspension components.. Not deemed excessive at time of MOT test

Fail 17 Aug 2023 31,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (legal limits are 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (legal limits are 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear pipes badly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

There is a lot of general corrosion to the underside of this vehicle including other moving suspension components.. Not deemed excessive at time of MOT test

Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 30,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 28,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,170 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,170 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,474 miles

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 1 Jun 2015 23,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,282 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 22,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,285 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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YE04 NBB is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE04 NBB, 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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YE04 NBB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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