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MM53 YYH

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,613 mi
Last recorded70,613 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YYH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,261 miles

Nearside + offside front upper bump stops missing

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

Parking brake efficiency 20%

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside + offside front + rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside + offside front upper bump stops missing

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

Parking brake efficiency 20%

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside + offside front + rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint play

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,724 miles

surface corrosion under body

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,044 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 67,059 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 65,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,246 miles

coolent pipe leaking

some under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,339 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

unable to see front pads

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,471 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,115 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,214 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,896 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)

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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MM53 YYH is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MM53 YYH, 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 MM53 YYH registered?

MM53 YYH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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