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YU04 PKV

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 PKV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,957 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 85,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,204 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 82,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake pads and disc contaminated (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 80,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots on tread =1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,665 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 78,665 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,490 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Subframe Mounting/bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting/bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,327 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 63,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit =2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 60,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 60,878 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front subframe. front bushes x 2 nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,715 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces.

exhaust strap broken but system still secure.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,500 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces.

exhaust strap broken but system still secure.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 54,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,614 miles

front discs badly corrode on inner face

Fail 21 Jan 2012 51,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs badly corrode on inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,177 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 47,177 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,750 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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YU04 PKV is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU04 PKV, 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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YU04 PKV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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