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YU04 VLV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,759 mi
Last recorded30,759 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 VLV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 30,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,067 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 x 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

boot secure with string

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 25,673 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,819 miles

nsf brake pipe starting to rust

slight inner shoulder wear nsf tyre

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,704 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,134 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 16,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,778 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,965 miles

alternater noise

Fail 17 Oct 2008 11,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 10,118 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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YU04 VLV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YU04 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 VLV registered?

YU04 VLV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is YU04 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 VLV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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