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YC04 SDW

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SDW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Surface corrosion on front & rear subframes

Pass 16 Dec 2024 59,116 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on front & rear subframes.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,222 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 58,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 56,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe has surface rust starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 54,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pipe corroded

rear exhaust flexi and box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2019 53,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pipe corroded

rear exhaust flexi and box deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2018 53,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust flexi and box deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 53,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear number plate screw not fully tight, but still secure

Pass 24 May 2016 53,359 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 May 2016 53,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2015 53,041 miles

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged,but not to cord/ply

nearside rear tyre edges wearing

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

rear number plate srew insecure

Pass 13 May 2014 52,531 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 52,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 49,059 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 48,841 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 45,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 44,700 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Front brake pads worn near limit.

Parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,841 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 30,841 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC04 SDW 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 73.1%.

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 YC04 SDW, 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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YC04 SDW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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