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YX54 YOK

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,936 mi
Last recorded65,936 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YOK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 65,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,508 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 63,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 50,017 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 50,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,419 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 43,356 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,487 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,674 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,060 miles

near side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 9 Apr 2011 29,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

near side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,768 miles

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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YX54 YOK is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX54 YOK, 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 YX54 YOK registered?

YX54 YOK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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