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RX54 YUA

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,711 mi
Last recorded34,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YUA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 34,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,257 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 34,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 34,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated adjusted (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (corroded) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 34,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated adjusted (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (corroded) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,017 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 31,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault pod13 code (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,337 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyre sizes front 185 55 15 rear 205 55 15

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,212 miles

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

both front tyres edges deteriorated

low coolant lamp illuminated

n/s rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

n/s rear tyre damaged inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2015 29,212 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front tyres edges deteriorated

low coolant lamp illuminated

n/s rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

n/s rear tyre damaged inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,220 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,652 miles

both front tyres cracking within tyre tread

rear high level brake light inop

rear inner brake discs showing corrosion

srs light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 23,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,414 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 YUA is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RX54 YUA, 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 RX54 YUA registered?

RX54 YUA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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