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AX04 YUC

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,813 mi
Last recorded142,813 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YUC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,813 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 142,709 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 140,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

off side lower ball joint bolt not fully tight remedial repair required

Pass 9 Sep 2022 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front off wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front off wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,044 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 133,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 128,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,007 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 126,961 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 124,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,892 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 119,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 113,247 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 113,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,835 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,320 miles

Front discs and pads worn .

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,519 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 YUC is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC registered?

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

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