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YM04 HSG

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,369 mi
Last recorded64,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HSG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,985 miles

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

front subframe mounts corrosion surface

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 48,540 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,727 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,439 miles

Handbrake effort lower than expected, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,342 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 28,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YM04 HSG is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM04 HSG, 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 YM04 HSG registered?

YM04 HSG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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