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YX04 ULR

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 ULR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,732 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 83,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,333 miles

coolant pipes leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,333 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

coolant pipes leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,856 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Offside Front tyre wall inner split

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

coolant leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Offside Front tyre wall inner split

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

coolant leak

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,277 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded/ weeping

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded/ weeping

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,177 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 42,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,717 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,717 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,392 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,389 miles

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

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

both front tyres feathered

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,062 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,678 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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YX04 ULR is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULR, 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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YX04 ULR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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