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YF54 UVU

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,189 mi
Last recorded28,189 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 28,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged looks close to handbrake caliper pivot (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged looks close to handbrake caliper pivot (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,135 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 27,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 27,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 27,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,351 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 26,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,465 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 26,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,426 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,426 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,917 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 18,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,875 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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YF54 UVU is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YF54 UVU, 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 YF54 UVU registered?

YF54 UVU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is YF54 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 UVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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