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YS54 JKX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,802 mi
Last recorded23,802 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 JKX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 23,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 22,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,649 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,956 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 19,942 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 19,553 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,535 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,095 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 19,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 17,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,545 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

slight play in N/S rear bearing (not excessive )

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,443 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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YS54 JKX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YS54 JKX, 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 YS54 JKX?

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What year was YS54 JKX registered?

YS54 JKX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 December 2004.

Is YS54 JKX safe to buy?

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