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YX04 PTY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,693 mi
Last recorded48,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PTY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,693 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 46,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame mountings corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear and near side front subframe mountings corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 44,878 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear and near side front subframe mountings corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,930 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all subframe mountings corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 43,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all subframe mountings corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension compoenents lighty corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 43,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension compoenents lighty corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 41,851 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,390 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,982 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s front brake discs looking corroded and worn

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,982 miles

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

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

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

o/s + n/s front brake discs looking corroded and worn

Fail 15 Jan 2011 29,172 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,172 miles

washers weak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,491 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,779 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 21,779 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,106 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 17,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YX04 PTY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX04 PTY, 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 YX04 PTY registered?

YX04 PTY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is YX04 PTY safe to buy?

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