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YP04 XMT

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,279 mi
Last recorded43,279 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 XMT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 43,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 40,885 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 40,885 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,078 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 37,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 32,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,896 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 27,894 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,360 miles

osr brake slightly binding on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,504 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 14,504 miles

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

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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YP04 XMT is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP04 XMT, 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 YP04 XMT registered?

YP04 XMT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YP04 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 XMT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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