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YT54 VKG

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,474 mi
Last recorded14,474 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 VKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 14,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 13,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 12,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 12,185 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nsr tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/4016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 10,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 10,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 10,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 9,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 8,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,512 miles

signs of slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 5,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 5,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,846 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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YT54 VKG is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YT54 VKG, 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 YT54 VKG registered?

YT54 VKG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YT54 VKG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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