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YX54 ZZJ

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

61,053 mi
Last recorded61,053 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ZZJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 61,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,841 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 59,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,293 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,825 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 52,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,128 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 45,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 36,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,265 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 31,265 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 24,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,199 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 18,199 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 13,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 5,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 5,632 miles

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

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

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 ZZJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 YX54 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

YX54 ZZJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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