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YB04 CZH

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,505 mi
Last recorded38,505 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 CZH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,598 miles

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

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,153 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 31,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,251 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,267 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,149 miles

both front brake discs scored and pitted

Fail 7 Oct 2011 23,134 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,565 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 14,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,346 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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YB04 CZH is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB04 CZH, 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 YB04 CZH registered?

YB04 CZH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 CZH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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