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D4 YLY

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,555 mi
Last recorded18,555 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 YLY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 18,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 18,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusted pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 18,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 17,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2022 16,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 14,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 12,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,723 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 10,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 7,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 6,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,269 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,368 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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D4 YLY is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D4 YLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D4 YLY registered?

D4 YLY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is D4 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 YLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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