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YL53 CPY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,933 mi
Last recorded50,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CPY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 50,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 50,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 50,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,773 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 46,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 40,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 38,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,165 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 36,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 32,350 miles

various brake pipes slight corrosion / 2/general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 28,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,232 miles

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

front & rear brake discs untidy

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,588 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,527 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 5,018 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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YL53 CPY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YL53 CPY, 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 YL53 CPY registered?

YL53 CPY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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