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SB04 YYP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,431 mi
Last recorded74,431 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,431 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 74,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,636 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 73,523 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,228 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction old large road tax holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 61,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,687 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 53,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,006 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 21 May 2008 28,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2007 24,038 miles

both front tyres cut but not to cords

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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SB04 YYP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 SB04 YYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB04 YYP registered?

SB04 YYP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is SB04 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 YYP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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