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YH54 VME

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VME
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 39,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 38,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 36,646 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,033 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 35,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 32,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,470 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 26,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,078 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 9,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 5,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 4,461 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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YH54 VME is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH54 VME, 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 YH54 VME registered?

YH54 VME is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is YH54 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH54 VME shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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