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YT54 CPY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 CPY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,347 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 89,343 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi / rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,759 miles

All corrosion advisories require attention ASAP

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in rack ends

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 76,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,466 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,270 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,363 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 48,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 35,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,838 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YT54 CPY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YT54 CPY, 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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YT54 CPY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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