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GY04 VYS

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,644 mi
Last recorded25,644 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 25,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 25,589 miles

all brake discs show a low level of use corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2024 25,589 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs show a low level of use corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 25,574 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 25,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 25,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 25,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 25,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,071 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,892 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 22,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 18,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,011 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 VYS is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

GY04 VYS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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