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EA04 YCP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,924 mi
Last recorded77,924 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YCP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 77,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 76,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 74,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,687 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2022 71,013 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 69,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 68,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,755 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting corroded but not seriously

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,561 miles

nearside/offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,968 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,698 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,437 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,801 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,142 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EA04 YCP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA04 YCP, 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 EA04 YCP registered?

EA04 YCP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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