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YY04 LJA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,740 mi
Last recorded59,740 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 59,334 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damage

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake cable damaged from exhaust

Fail 12 May 2017 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front outer sill damage

Offside Rear brake cable damaged from exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,217 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,249 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Aug 2015 53,239 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 35,278 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyres is split and cracked between treads

offside rear hand brake cable is resting on top of the exhaust resulting in damage to outer casing, performance on brake test was satisfactory though

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,338 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 16,262 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 13,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,486 miles

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 1 Jul 2008 12,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,916 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 LJA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 YY04 LJA, 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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YY04 LJA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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