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YX04 VHZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,368 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 102,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits cos high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2024 97,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2023 94,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,735 miles

engine covers

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,761 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,457 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play hub (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play hub (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,378 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,840 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW [READY FOR REPLACING]

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,502 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,031 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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YX04 VHZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX04 VHZ, 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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YX04 VHZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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