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YR04 WGG

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,896 mi
Last recorded67,896 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WGG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,112 miles

Front outer brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,447 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,277 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,751 miles

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 24 May 2013 38,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamps remained on after pedal was released but then started functioning correctly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,240 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 WGG is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR04 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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