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YW04 VHJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,940 mi
Last recorded65,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 VHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 65,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersield (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersield (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floors and reapairs heavily undersield

Fail 8 Jun 2026 65,937 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills and quaters (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,902 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,837 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 65,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,564 miles

F/washers weak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear discs corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,669 miles

advice under body corrosion and corrosion to both front and rear subframes also corrosion to all suspension parts

Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advice under body corrosion and corrosion to both front and rear subframes also corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,975 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,039 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,586 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,299 miles

both front tyres cracked

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,980 miles

all discs

both side front rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,408 miles

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

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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YW04 VHJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YW04 VHJ, 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 YW04 VHJ registered?

YW04 VHJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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