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YR54 EBJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,542 mi
Last recorded117,542 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 EBJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,542 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 117,517 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. NSF wheel needs swapping to NSR. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,618 miles

Inner & Outer Sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 107,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,778 miles

Both front lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion and slight play.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 98,947 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 89,070 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner Pin/Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm - Outer Pin/Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 89,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner Pin/Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Arm - Outer Pin/Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 78,911 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Fail 12 May 2017 78,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,170 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)

exhaust rear silencer is corroding

Fail 16 May 2014 54,170 miles

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

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)

exhaust rear silencer is corroding

Pass 17 May 2013 43,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 42,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,897 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 EBJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EBJ, 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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YR54 EBJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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