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YM04 GBF

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,342 mi
Last recorded30,342 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 GBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 30,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 27,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 27,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,077 miles

near side rear sill slight damaged

tracking

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2014 25,818 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 25,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 24,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,217 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 23,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,552 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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YM04 GBF is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YM04 GBF, 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 YM04 GBF registered?

YM04 GBF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is YM04 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 GBF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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