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YF04 UJJ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 42,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge,tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,345 miles

underside covered in wax oil

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,738 miles

brake pipes covered in sealer

underside covered in sealer

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,463 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind ofside rear after use of park brake

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,028 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,764 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF04 UJJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF04 UJJ, 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

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What year was YF04 UJJ registered?

YF04 UJJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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