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YCZ 9877

2004 MG Tf

Red Other 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,141 mi
Last recorded30,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 9877
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 30,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 28,017 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 27,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 26,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 23,096 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 23,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 21,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,832 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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YCZ 9877 is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCZ 9877, 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

How do I check the history of YCZ 9877?

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What year was YCZ 9877 registered?

YCZ 9877 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is YCZ 9877 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCZ 9877 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YCZ 9877 have outstanding finance?

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