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YP54 ODX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 ODX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,443 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,884 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,688 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre 3.0mm

Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre 3.0mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,825 miles

16% offside rear parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.B.7]

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer exhaust strap broken (still adequately supported)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 55,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer exhaust strap broken (still adequately supported)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,671 miles

MIL lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer strap corroded through

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,671 miles

MIL lamp on

rear silencer strap corroded through

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,668 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 49,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,838 miles

both rear discs worn & lipped

Fail 29 Jan 2011 40,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs worn & lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 25,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,205 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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YP54 ODX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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