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WJ04 YCG

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,224 mi
Last recorded38,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YCG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 32,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,079 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,508 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,590 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,168 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,883 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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WJ04 YCG is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YCG, 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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What year was WJ04 YCG registered?

WJ04 YCG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WJ04 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 YCG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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