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YE04 EWF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 EWF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 59,657 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,525 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2024 59,525 miles

Emissions unable to be completed equipment issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

both rear brake discs are pitted

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,405 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underbody sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in underbody seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,196 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2023 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 58,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexible joint protective sleeve damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 86V, hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 86V, hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexible joint protective sleeve damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 86V, hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 86V, hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 57,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,803 miles

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

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath vehicle front to rear floor pans. OK at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slightly broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath vehicle front to rear floor pans. OK at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slightly broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,516 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 49,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,332 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 45,324 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs corroded but not weakened

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,377 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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YE04 EWF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YE04 EWF, 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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YE04 EWF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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