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YV04 FTN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FTN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 19 Nov 2010 68,232 miles

rear discs coroding

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2009 62,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,441 miles

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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YV04 FTN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV04 FTN, 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 YV04 FTN registered?

YV04 FTN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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