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YY04 XTC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,409 mi
Last recorded28,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XTC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 28,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,412 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 27,192 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,911 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,681 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 26,681 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,592 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 26,592 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,445 miles

general corrosion underneath vechicle

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust box rear corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

e.m.l. on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 20,849 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,960 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 18,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres worn off on inner edges

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn off on inner edges

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,308 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 16,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,479 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,093 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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YY04 XTC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY04 XTC, 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 YY04 XTC registered?

YY04 XTC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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