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YY54 CME

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,935 mi
Last recorded64,935 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 CME
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2018 64,935 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Central Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

body damage to nearside rear bumper

both sides front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

corrosion detected at offside rear outer sill section

front & rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

One of two rear exhaust mounts corroded snapped

Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

One of two rear exhaust mounts corroded snapped

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

one of three rear exhaust mount corroded - snapped

Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

one of three rear exhaust mount corroded - snapped

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,760 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Washer jets just adequate

Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Washer jets just adequate

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,769 miles

exhaust strap

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,929 miles

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

centre stop light not working

nearside front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wall cut

steering rack worn (nearside)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 33,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,728 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 32,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YY54 CME is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YY54 CME, 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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YY54 CME is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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