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YY54 TUU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TUU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,404 miles

all 4 discs coroded

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 discs coroded

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,250 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,814 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 31,724 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,705 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 TUU is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUU, 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 YY54 TUU registered?

YY54 TUU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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