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DX54 YJZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,699 mi
Last recorded57,699 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YJZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 57,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,909 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 49,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,908 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,815 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill area's showing signs of age related corroision (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,162 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,763 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 39,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading .95 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 1.6 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 550 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,048 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 35,048 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 34,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,527 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,721 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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DX54 YJZ 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 80%.

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 DX54 YJZ, 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 DX54 YJZ registered?

DX54 YJZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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