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YK04 VXV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VXV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 105,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake discs pitted

Pass 1 May 2014 100,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,541 miles

front washers need adjusting

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,349 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in o/s/f track rod

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,481 miles

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

center rear brake inop

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,980 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FR BRAKE INBALANCE==H/BRAKE POOR==FR DISCS BADLY WORN

OIL LEAK==EMISSIONS HARD TO BALANCE==ENG MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,359 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 69,878 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,967 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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YK04 VXV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK04 VXV, 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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YK04 VXV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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