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AV04 YFR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,674 mi
Last recorded95,674 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 YFR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 95,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,211 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both foot + park (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 95,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both foot + park (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front + rear suspension subframes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached clamp corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached clamp corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front + rear suspension subframes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

centre brake light not working

underfloor metal coolant pipe weeping

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear steel coollant pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded/deteriorated.

Slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front to rear steel engine coolant pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer box and mounting strap corroded /deteriorated.

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,894 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,894 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)

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,847 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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AV04 YFR is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV04 YFR, 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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AV04 YFR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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