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GY04 VKW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,670 mi
Last recorded29,670 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VKW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 29,670 miles

Horn sound quality poor but loud enough to be heard by other road users

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2021 27,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 27,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Horn not working not pluged in (7.7 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability hole in lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 26,685 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 25,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,929 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 23,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 18,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 13,534 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,087 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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GY04 VKW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY04 VKW, 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 GY04 VKW registered?

GY04 VKW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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