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YY04 GVF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GVF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,382 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides rolling effect (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and inner sills, outer chassis and floors (5.3.3 (b) (i))

waxoil needed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,273 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2018 41,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,740 miles

rear axle brake pads are near minimum thickness.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle brake pads are near minimum thickness.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 29,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2008 24,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,947 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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YY04 GVF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY04 GVF, 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 YY04 GVF registered?

YY04 GVF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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