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FH04 YFM

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,679 mi
Last recorded36,679 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YFM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 28,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 28,202 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 28,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,565 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 25,537 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 25,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 25,275 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Front tyre pressure is low

Fail 16 Nov 2020 25,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened to wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Front tyre pressure is low

Pass 13 May 2019 24,899 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

nearside headlight aim is poor (moisture in lens)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 24,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

nearside headlight aim is poor (moisture in lens)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 24,336 miles

both rear side lights are affected by indicators

engine management light is on

nearside front headlight has moisture on the inside of its lens

nearside headlight pattern is poor and close to a failure

nearside rear brake is binding and is on the limit for a failure

screen is chipped

Pass 11 May 2017 23,569 miles

engine management light is on

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear side light is affected by indicator and close to a failure

offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn and on the limit for a failure

Fail 4 May 2017 23,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear side light is affected by indicator and close to a failure

offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn and on the limit for a failure

Pass 10 May 2016 22,356 miles

engine management is on

Fail 10 May 2016 22,356 miles

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

engine management is on

off side rear brake is binding and is close to a failure

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,036 miles

off side track rod end is worn and near to a failure, engine management light is on, near side headlamp has condensation on it

Fail 24 Apr 2015 20,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

off side track rod end is worn and near to a failure, engine management light is on, near side headlamp has condensation on it

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,590 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 17,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,223 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 13,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 8,442 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 7,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 4,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 4,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 4,175 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 4,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 3,492 miles

wiper blades poor condition

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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FH04 YFM is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH04 YFM, 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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FH04 YFM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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