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YT54 VKX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,781 mi
Last recorded61,781 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 VKX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 61,781 miles

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

chip in front screen

nsr brake pipe corroding

pitting on rear brake discs

play in nsr /osr upper ball joints

rear tyres splitting

slight play through steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,781 miles

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

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

chip in front screen

nsr brake pipe corroding

pitting on rear brake discs

play in nsr /osr upper ball joints

rear tyres splitting

slight play through steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,699 miles

chip in window screen

play in nsr/osr upper ball joints

slight plai in: osf track rod end,osf wishbone bush,through steering rack

tread low on front tyres & rears cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2014 56,698 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in window screen

corrosion/wear on front & rear brake discs

nsf wiperblade loose,osr splitting

nsr indicator discoloured

play in nsr/osr upper ball joints

slight plai in: osf track rod end,osf wishbone bush,through steering rack

tread low on front tyres & rears cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,408 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 32,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 27,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,736 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 19,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,984 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

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 VKX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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