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YY04 NWF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,850 mi
Last recorded121,850 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NWF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 121,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,831 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded inside engine compartment ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit and tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded at ends/edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 119,811 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamps dim in operation

Offside front brake performance only just within required limit

Offside seat belt slow to return

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2018 116,571 miles

Bonnet release very stiff in operation

Both dip beam headlamps dim in operation

Coolant level very low / coolant leak engine area

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2017 109,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 100,838 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 100,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,796 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,344 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 61,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,404 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated fine cracking becoming excessive.

offside front tyre deteriorated fine cracking becoming excessive.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 50,218 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated fine cracking becoming excessive.

offside front tyre deteriorated fine cracking becoming excessive.

Pass 2 May 2007 37,177 miles

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

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 NWF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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