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YJ54 EJR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,642 mi
Last recorded22,642 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 EJR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 22,642 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 22,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 22,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 22,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 21,925 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,192 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 17,192 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 7 Dec 2015 15,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 11,961 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,347 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 5,418 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 5,258 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 4,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 3,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 93 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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YJ54 EJR is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ54 EJR, 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 YJ54 EJR registered?

YJ54 EJR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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