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YD04 YFL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,034 mi
Last recorded39,034 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 YFL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 39,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 32,855 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,114 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,298 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,754 miles

sligh play / and knocking noise inside steering rack/pinion off side inner end joint

Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,267 miles

slight play inside //steering rack/pinion

Fail 27 Oct 2009 11,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

/two / nails in near side rear wheel tyre

slight play inside //steering rack/pinion

Fail 28 Oct 2008 9,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,514 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 7,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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YD04 YFL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD04 YFL, 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 YD04 YFL?

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What year was YD04 YFL registered?

YD04 YFL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is YD04 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 YFL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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