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YT54 CJX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

34,645 mi
Last recorded34,645 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 CJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 34,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 32,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion underneath on front and rear subframes and suspension components.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 31,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 29,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm within central three quarter tread area. 195/45/16 80W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 29,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm within central three quarter tread area. 195/45/16 80W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,043 miles

Front brake discs - corroded on inner surfaces

Front brake pads - heavily worn

Nearside Front brake - slight holding on

eye level stop light - inop

Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,075 miles

eye level stop light - inop

Fail 14 Nov 2019 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eye level stop light - inop

Pass 10 Nov 2018 27,267 miles

Rear brake pads - worn

eye level stop light inop

Fail 9 Nov 2018 27,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DOR - post 07/2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear brake pads - worn

eye level stop light inop

Pass 9 Nov 2017 26,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear inner edge

Offside wiper splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light disconnected

Fail 29 Oct 2015 23,701 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear inner edge

Offside wiper splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,383 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

check engine light on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 22,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

check engine light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 19,569 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,263 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever has slight side play

Fail 11 Nov 2011 18,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,425 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 15,425 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,309 miles

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

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2008 13,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 9,960 miles

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

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

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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YT54 CJX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT54 CJX, 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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YT54 CJX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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