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YE54 YLK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 YLK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 70,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 54,214 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and fixings securing exhaust sections together deteriorated

oil filter corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 54,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and fixings securing exhaust sections together deteriorated

oil filter corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,034 miles

windscreen has damage outside zone A

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 34,400 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,923 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,384 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 33,384 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 29,581 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)

both front tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2013 29,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and nearside rear tyre casing showing signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,107 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,420 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2008 12,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,132 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 10,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YE54 YLK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE54 YLK, 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 YE54 YLK registered?

YE54 YLK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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