CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG04 YST

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,200 mi
Last recorded48,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 YST
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,200 miles

General corosion to under body & susspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,767 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Washer bottle insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2024 46,766 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Washer bottle insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 44,151 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 43,290 miles

sills corroded

slight play at steering arms

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,450 miles

All brake flexi s corroded

Front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,300 miles

coolant pipes front to rear

front subframe corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 37,300 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

coolant pipes front to rear

front subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 36,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

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

light corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,039 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frame have light corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side of vehicle inner sills (6.1.A.1)

battery not clamped down

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear sub frames have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,712 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,121 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 33,962 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,083 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 31,486 miles

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiper rubbers slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,142 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,068 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 22,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,913 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG04 YST is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YST, 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

How do I check the history of SG04 YST?

You can check the full history of SG04 YST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG04 YST registered?

SG04 YST is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is SG04 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG04 YST shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG04 YST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG04 YST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.