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YY04 YGL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,223 mi
Last recorded21,223 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YGL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside repeater, lens missing

Fail 4 Aug 2021 20,990 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside repeater, lens missing

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 19,594 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 19,594 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 19,593 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH REAR SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,995 miles

brake disc worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 8,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,884 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 YGL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

YY04 YGL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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