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YY04 XLX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XLX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 40,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,433 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 Mar 2010 28,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 21,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,132 miles

hand brake adjustment tight wheels not binding

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 XLX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

YY04 XLX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YY04 XLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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