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SG04 YHS

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,538 mi
Last recorded101,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 YHS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 101,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,567 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,246 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,121 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

play at nearside front wheel

rear tyres perished recomend replacment

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,655 miles

n/s/r wheel inner rim damadged/distorted....

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 54,699 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front anti roll bar bracket bent

Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 15 May 2009 51,742 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Front windows tinted reducing night visability

Knocking noise from rear suspension over bumps,advise inspection asap

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 May 2008 36,797 miles

3x nails in nearside rear tyre

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE INCORRECT COLOUR BACK GROUND AND WRITING MUST BE BLACK WRITING ON WHITE BACK GROUND

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 May 2008 36,554 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3x nails in nearside rear tyre

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE INCORRECT COLOUR BACK GROUND AND WRITING MUST BE BLACK WRITING ON WHITE BACK GROUND

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,688 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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SG04 YHS is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG04 YHS, 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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SG04 YHS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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