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Y123 LJB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,209 mi
Last recorded44,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 LJB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 44,209 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 44,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 42,159 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 40,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 38,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 38,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 35,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 33,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 32,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,728 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 24,716 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 22,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,058 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 14,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 13,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,243 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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Y123 LJB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y123 LJB, 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 Y123 LJB registered?

Y123 LJB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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