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YC53 LMZ

2004 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,479 mi
Last recorded51,479 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LMZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 51,479 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 50,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,860 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 49,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,917 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounting & silencer corroded,pipe joint badly corroded/weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,672 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,500 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,944 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 36,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,933 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 34,859 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,443 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,742 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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YC53 LMZ is a 2004 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 LMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC53 LMZ registered?

YC53 LMZ is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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