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AX04 YZL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 49,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,416 miles

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

under body corrasion

Fail 8 Aug 2023 48,416 miles

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

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

under body corrasion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,219 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 46,215 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc inner surface corrodid (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,856 miles

Corrosion starting i various suspension components

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,533 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Different size tyres fitted from front to rear axles

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,855 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,631 miles

auxillary drive belt perished

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,881 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,370 miles

high level brake light incomplete

slight play in ns steering arm

Fail 8 Apr 2010 26,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high level brake light incomplete

slight play in ns steering arm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,969 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 14,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,607 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 YZL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AX04 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

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

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