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YJ04 SNT

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 SNT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 91,742 miles

both front x n/s/r tyres stepping out / n/s/r tyre splitting / slight corrosion on under body x suspension units / o/s/wiper / chip on screen

Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,598 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 85,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,495 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 76,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,723 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 63,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 49,437 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,918 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 42,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,925 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 41,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,746 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,406 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 37,406 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 34,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play rack and pinion

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 29,140 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 24,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 24,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ04 SNT is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ04 SNT, 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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YJ04 SNT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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