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YU04 VLS

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,170 mi
Last recorded63,170 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 VLS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,304 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,291 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak from underside

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,094 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,470 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 60,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 60,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,349 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,310 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,720 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,342 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 29,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VLS is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YU04 VLS, 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 YU04 VLS registered?

YU04 VLS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 VLS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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