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YR04 HCX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,786 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,026 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,221 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 67,220 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2023 65,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,484 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,686 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,046 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,272 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 31,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,115 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,039 miles

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

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

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 HCX 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 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 YR04 HCX, 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

How do I check the history of YR04 HCX?

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What year was YR04 HCX registered?

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

Is YR04 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HCX 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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