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VN04 YBL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 YBL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,140 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,533 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,726 miles

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

Rear exhaust leak and corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,726 miles

Rear exhaust leak and corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 57,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 56,633 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 54,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 54,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 52,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 51,201 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 51,194 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,201 miles

Both front tyres are cracked with age

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

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

Rear exhaust bach box mounting strap insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,921 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,408 miles

Play in offside front wheel

Play in steering rack

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2010 40,408 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in offside front wheel

Play in steering rack

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misfire

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,297 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)

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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VN04 YBL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VN04 YBL, 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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VN04 YBL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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