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FH04 YFS

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YFS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 78,960 miles

general corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2026 78,939 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,542 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,867 miles

Corrosion On Inner Sills At Rear.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear cills have corrosion near suspension mounts

Fail 20 Apr 2023 76,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cat/con below threshhold (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear cills have corrosion near suspension mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 71,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,668 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,978 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,276 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavely corrioded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 48,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 18,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,037 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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FH04 YFS is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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