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GY04 VLP

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VLP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls--215/40R16

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,289 miles

Front radiator expanded

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen all jets out of aim (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing too much whiteness (4.4.3 (a))

Front radiator expanded

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 84,874 miles

Gear linkage cables chaffing on subframe

Pass 16 May 2018 83,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 78,525 miles

All brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 May 2013 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2012 70,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

nearside front tyre cracked and wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 May 2012 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

nearside front tyre cracked and wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 59,551 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,847 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 51,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2008 51,771 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,509 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 VLP is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY04 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

GY04 VLP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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