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YY04 XSL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,797 mi
Last recorded43,797 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XSL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,797 miles

exhaust strap broken exhaust still secure

Fail 15 Feb 2018 43,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park only just obtain min limit

Pass 29 May 2017 42,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,819 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre has small splits on inner wall

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre has small splits on inner wall

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,940 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,619 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 XSL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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