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YS04 XNL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,335 mi
Last recorded78,335 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XNL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 78,335 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 78,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,712 miles

Battery not fully secure.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery not fully secure.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 52,489 miles

BOTH rear tyres poor condition

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

front screen marked

Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,434 miles

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

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

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

BOTH rear tyres poor condition

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

front screen marked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,428 miles

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

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 XNL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

YS04 XNL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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