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YR54 EAA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,072 mi
Last recorded62,072 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 EAA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 61,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 60,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 58,805 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 58,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,647 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

front brake discs corroded & slight judder

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,893 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside front brake disc has corrosion

Offside front tyre had low pressure

Slight oil leak (Gearbox area)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front wipers poor

Offside front brake disc has corrosion

Offside front tyre had low pressure

Slight oil leak (Gearbox area)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,321 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 48,969 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,489 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 27,489 miles

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

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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YR54 EAA 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 70%.

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 YR54 EAA, 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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What year was YR54 EAA registered?

YR54 EAA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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