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RX54 YTW

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,337 mi
Last recorded84,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YTW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,337 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,296 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded , deteoriated (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded , deteoriated (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 83,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 84,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda .83 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 8.20 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits hc 822 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,278 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 83,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower shock absorber joint worn.

Slight binding from nearside rear brake.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower shock absorber joint worn.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Slight binding from nearside rear brake.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,973 miles

Brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 6 May 2016 79,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subrame (front) mounting very corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition ,

Pass 2 May 2012 59,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs in poor condition.

o/s lower wishbone corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,253 miles

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)

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

all brake discs corroded & in poor condition.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing .

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,748 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

w/washer poor opporation.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,458 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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RX54 YTW is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX54 YTW, 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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RX54 YTW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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