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YM53 BHO

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,937 mi
Last recorded32,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BHO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 32,937 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various components under vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,472 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,244 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 32,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,686 miles

Nsr brake pads close to wear limit.

Nsr wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,105 miles

Nsr brake binding slightly.

Nsr brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 25 Jul 2015 29,303 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight binde to nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,303 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Slight binde to nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,696 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2014 27,696 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres slighly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 26,800 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres slighly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake pads low & discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,516 miles

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)

washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,201 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 7,652 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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YM53 BHO is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YM53 BHO, 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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What year was YM53 BHO registered?

YM53 BHO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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