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YC04 ZTG

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,930 mi
Last recorded25,930 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 25,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 24,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 24,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 23,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,383 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)

Pass 8 May 2015 21,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 13,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 6,526 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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YC04 ZTG is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 ZTG registered?

YC04 ZTG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is YC04 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 ZTG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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