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YS04 DBZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,914 mi
Last recorded52,914 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 DBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,914 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 51,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 49,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 49,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 48,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 48,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,456 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,021 miles

Both front tyre walls perishing

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,502 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 27,502 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,883 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 25,673 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 16,414 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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YS04 DBZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YS04 DBZ, 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 YS04 DBZ registered?

YS04 DBZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is YS04 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 DBZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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