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YS04 AYU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,691 mi
Last recorded44,691 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 AYU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 44,691 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 36,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,969 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sill sections corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,121 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,529 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,529 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 29,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyre side walls cracked

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2011 21,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyre side walls cracked

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have deep cuts on the outer walls but not to cords. 185/55/15

both rear tyres have deep cuts on the outer walls but not to cords. 205/50/15

Fail 3 Aug 2010 19,592 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres have deep cuts on the outer walls but not to cords. 185/55/15

both rear tyres have deep cuts on the outer walls but not to cords. 205/50/15

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,640 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,640 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,384 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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YS04 AYU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green 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 YS04 AYU, 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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YS04 AYU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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