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YR04 EYJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 51,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 49,435 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,716 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 46,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 43,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 41,798 miles

starting to rust on ends of sills

Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,255 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,823 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside corrosion present

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,966 miles

washers weak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,301 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,155 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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YR04 EYJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YR04 EYJ, 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 YR04 EYJ registered?

YR04 EYJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 EYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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