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DU04 YBX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 YBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 39,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 39,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,595 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 37,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,479 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,437 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007

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

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

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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DU04 YBX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU04 YBX, 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 DU04 YBX registered?

DU04 YBX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DU04 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 YBX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU04 YBX have outstanding finance?

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