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YP54 NZV

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 NZV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,645 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 70,461 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,224 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone rusty holed and split (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 55,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,790 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

engine coolant leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

engine coolant leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,757 miles

enginemanagement light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,274 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)

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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YP54 NZV is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP54 NZV, 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 YP54 NZV registered?

YP54 NZV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YP54 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 NZV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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