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YF04 UJD

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,644 mi
Last recorded46,644 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UJD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,644 miles

both sub-frames very rusty

floors very rusty

inner sills very rusty

nsr pads getting low

very rusty underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 42,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back and rear brake pipes side to side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi loose

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 37,930 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,650 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,632 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,058 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,708 miles

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

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

front discs slight pitting

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 19 Jul 2011 24,708 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front discs slight pitting

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,563 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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YF04 UJD is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF04 UJD, 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 YF04 UJD registered?

YF04 UJD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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