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LX04 YRY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,777 mi
Last recorded69,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 YRY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,777 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,424 miles

Front Front Subframe corroded inc`suspension parts

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Front Subframe corroded inc`suspension parts

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe corroded inc`suspension parts

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe corroded inc`suspension parts

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,703 miles

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

Underbody Corrision

Fail 17 Jun 2020 56,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrision

Pass 22 May 2019 53,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 42,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,198 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 42,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2014 38,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades torn

front tyres have cracking between treads

Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blades torn

front tyres have cracking between treads

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 18,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,872 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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LX04 YRY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX04 YRY, 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 LX04 YRY registered?

LX04 YRY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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