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YL53 VRP

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,299 mi
Last recorded42,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VRP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

The underside of the car has considerable corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 42,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

The underside of the car has considerable corrosion

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear floor to bulkhead area corroded

rear subframe, front mounts corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear floor to bulkhead area corroded

rear subframe, front mounts corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,834 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,824 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 VRP is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRP, 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

How do I check the history of YL53 VRP?

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What year was YL53 VRP registered?

YL53 VRP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is YL53 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VRP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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