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YX04 VZM

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,505 mi
Last recorded60,505 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VZM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 58,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,249 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,957 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 17,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,644 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 VZM is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YX04 VZM, 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 YX04 VZM registered?

YX04 VZM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YX04 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 VZM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX04 VZM have outstanding finance?

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