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YR04 HCL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,306 mi
Last recorded66,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HCL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 66,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 62,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 56,596 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r inner & outer sills have corrosion, no holes

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,630 miles

battery temporary secure

rear exhaust deteriorated

surface rust visible in various underbody locations

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,118 miles

Rear silencer corrosion visible.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer corrosion visible.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,817 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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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YR04 HCL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR04 HCL, 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 YR04 HCL registered?

YR04 HCL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is YR04 HCL safe to buy?

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