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WJ54 YEY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,132 mi
Last recorded68,132 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 YEY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 66,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,611 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2024 65,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjustable jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 64,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 61,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 59,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 59,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 58,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 57,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,733 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Aug 2015 46,663 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,186 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 34,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,917 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in rusty condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

small chips in screen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,978 miles

advise disc slightly worn rust forming

exhaust flange in poor condition

rust forming on both subframes

rust forming on wishbones

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,487 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 21,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,418 miles

both rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

light stonechips in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2007 14,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

light stonechips in windscreen

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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WJ54 YEY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ54 YEY, 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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WJ54 YEY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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