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YR04 HFD

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,688 mi
Last recorded52,688 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both subframes, suspension components and underbody have areas of surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 51,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,168 miles

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

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,705 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,454 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner faces deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,454 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake discs inner faces deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,094 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2019 43,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,071 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,071 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake loose movement on mountings

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake loose movement on mountings

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,862 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,277 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,424 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 HFD is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

YR04 HFD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is YR04 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HFD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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