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YS04 FSL

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FSL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,968 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 53,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion to both subframes + all suspension arms

Fail 10 Jun 2022 53,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion to both subframes + all suspension arms

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded both

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

various corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 50,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,230 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,310 miles

light surface corrosion to suspension components possibly where vehicles been stood up

Fail 9 Jun 2017 49,310 miles

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

light surface corrosion to suspension components possibly where vehicles been stood up

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,032 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,032 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,010 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Front to rear coolant pipes starting to leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Alternator belt cracked

Front to rear coolant pipes starting to leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,410 miles

All tyres slight cracks/deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,801 miles

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

Surface corrossion on front inner brake disc

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,762 miles

heater control switch broken

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,762 miles

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

heater control switch broken

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,465 miles

brake discs have surface corrision

Fail 22 Sep 2008 18,465 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs have surface corrision

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 FSL is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS04 FSL, 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 YS04 FSL registered?

YS04 FSL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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