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YTF 5T

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

25,833 mi
Last recorded25,833 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 5T
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 25,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 25,833 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material not corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 22,582 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material not corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 19,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 19,633 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 19,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 19,413 miles

Horn not working properly intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

SRS light on intermittently

oil pressure switch slight leak into wiring harness

sill bottoms & backs light corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 18,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,343 miles

all tyres cracking slightly with age

Pass 26 May 2017 16,848 miles

all tyres cracking slightly with age

Fail 18 May 2017 16,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking slightly with age

Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,185 miles

All tyres cracking slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2016 16,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres cracking slightly

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,650 miles

all tyres cracking slightly with age

Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyres cracking slightly with age

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,857 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,529 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 11,486 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 9,802 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,802 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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YTF 5T is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YTF 5T, 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

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What year was YTF 5T registered?

YTF 5T is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 May 2004.

Is YTF 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTF 5T shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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