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YT04 LPF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,517 mi
Last recorded53,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 LPF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,517 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 53,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Goes over roof, missing screen (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner measurable edge 2.0mm 2055515 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the o/s/r upper suspension ball joint

Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner measurable edge 2.0mm 2055515 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the o/s/r upper suspension ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,855 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rose joint (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,625 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear upper ball joints have slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear upper ball joints have slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,788 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,456 miles

4 of 14 centre brake lights n/w

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

4 of 14 centre brake lights n/w

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,818 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

parking brake nearly on full reserve

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,592 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 10,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

scratch on n/s/r sill

slight brake bind n/s/r brake

slight brake bind o/s/f brake

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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YT04 LPF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT04 LPF, 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 YT04 LPF registered?

YT04 LPF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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