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YC54 UKY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,509 mi
Last recorded45,509 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,509 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,592 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 37,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,500 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,064 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 22,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 16,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 10,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 9,458 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 9,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 7,534 miles

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

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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YC54 UKY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc 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 YC54 UKY, 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 YC54 UKY registered?

YC54 UKY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is YC54 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC54 UKY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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