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WJ04 YAG

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,755 mi
Last recorded29,755 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YAG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 28,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 28,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,640 miles

Heavy surface corrosion generally underside

Fail 8 Mar 2017 23,640 miles

Heavy surface corrosion generally underside

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,500 miles

heavy corrosion underside at rear

Fail 19 Feb 2016 23,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

heavy corrosion underside at rear

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,183 miles

1 lamp not working in high level brake lamp

light corrosion underside

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,672 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

general surface corossion underside

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,128 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 18,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,473 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 14,963 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,730 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 13,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 11,839 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,839 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WJ04 YAG is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ04 YAG, 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 WJ04 YAG registered?

WJ04 YAG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is WJ04 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 YAG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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