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YT04 LRY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,205 mi
Last recorded52,205 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 LRY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,700 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,542 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 4 Apr 2017 44,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,675 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,778 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,539 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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YT04 LRY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT04 LRY, 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 YT04 LRY?

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What year was YT04 LRY registered?

YT04 LRY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is YT04 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT04 LRY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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