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AX04 YSR

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,087 mi
Last recorded40,087 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YSR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 40,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,667 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside WINDSCREEN WASHER JET BLOCKED

Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,837 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,839 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,141 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,148 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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AX04 YSR is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AX04 YSR, 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 AX04 YSR registered?

AX04 YSR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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