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YS04 NCU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,636 mi
Last recorded39,636 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 NCU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 39,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 38,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 36,323 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres chunking inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 33,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 33,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,291 miles

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

washers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2012 30,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

washers poor

Pass 20 May 2011 29,670 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 29,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2010 28,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 15,842 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 NCU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 YS04 NCU, 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 YS04 NCU registered?

YS04 NCU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is YS04 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 NCU 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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