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VF04 CYP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

58,585 mi
Last recorded58,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 CYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,585 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns os ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 58,585 miles

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

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))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns os ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 58,566 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 58,268 miles

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

corrosion o/s sill at rear

Pass 13 May 2022 57,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 56,930 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,040 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,932 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,003 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,003 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,047 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,881 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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VF04 CYP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VF04 CYP, 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 VF04 CYP registered?

VF04 CYP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is VF04 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 CYP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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