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YY54 TKC

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,453 mi
Last recorded42,453 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TKC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,206 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 42,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mounting ,housing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,546 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 41,546 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,733 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,168 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 36,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,973 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in off side front hub assembley

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,654 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 18,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

n/s/f brake disc corrosion

n/s/r brake disc corrosion

o/s/f brake disc corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,583 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 15,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,784 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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YY54 TKC is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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