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YF04 UKB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,331 mi
Last recorded55,331 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 55,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 55,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,263 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 54,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,298 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 54,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,055 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 51,037 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,165 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 45,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs badly corroded/worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear discs badly corroded/worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 40,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly corroded/worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear discs badly corroded/worn

Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,465 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 30,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes slightly uneven

front wiper blade in poor condition

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 UKB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKB, 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 YF04 UKB registered?

YF04 UKB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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