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YR04 HHV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HHV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 59,913 miles

Service brake efficiency low at 58%

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear after flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner & outer friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 59,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked/split sidewall/outermost tread 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear after flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner & outer friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency low at 58%

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,527 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,527 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,965 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,066 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 55,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,798 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 48,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2012 38,569 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,262 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 34,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs scoring and pitting (not seriously weakened)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,094 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 20,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,793 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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YR04 HHV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YR04 HHV, 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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YR04 HHV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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