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YE54 VPU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,535 mi
Last recorded67,535 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VPU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,535 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded to excess

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,534 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded to excess

Pass 15 May 2012 61,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 51,466 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2011 51,466 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 29,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 29,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 20,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,605 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 20,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YE54 VPU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YE54 VPU, 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 YE54 VPU registered?

YE54 VPU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is YE54 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 VPU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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