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YJ54 GDD

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 GDD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 51,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 46,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,953 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 39,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill coroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,575 miles

all brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,093 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s front discs inner surface worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front discs inner surface worn

Pass 28 May 2010 28,958 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 28,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 22,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 22,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 15,481 miles

Centre Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 14,812 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 14,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YJ54 GDD is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJ54 GDD, 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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YJ54 GDD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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