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YM53 YJO

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,704 mi
Last recorded92,704 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YJO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,074 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 82,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,325 miles

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

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle both front wheels rubbing inner arches (2.2.D.2a)

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

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 5 May 2016 66,606 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,770 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,209 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 YJO is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold 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 YM53 YJO, 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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YM53 YJO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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