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YW53 DLE

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,978 mi
Last recorded84,978 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 DLE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,978 miles

both rear track control arms have slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,627 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both rear track control arms have slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,430 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,365 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,161 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,191 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n s r tyre close to 1.6 mm limit.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 37,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 32,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 32,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 26 Jan 2007 15,690 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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YW53 DLE is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 YW53 DLE, 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 YW53 DLE registered?

YW53 DLE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YW53 DLE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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