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YY04 YGK

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,645 mi
Last recorded54,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YGK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 54,645 miles

underneath the vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,451 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,948 miles

All underbody components undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

car underbody covered in underseal covering most components

Fail 14 Jul 2022 52,219 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

car underbody covered in underseal covering most components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,761 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underbody undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,642 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 23 May 2017 44,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,382 miles

Corrosion On Front Brake Discs

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,595 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,251 miles

front discs scored and corrodeing

rear brake discs heavily scored and corroded

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,923 miles

Both front tyres cracking inbetween tread pattern

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 31,923 miles

Both front tyres cracking inbetween tread pattern

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,941 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 YGK is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

YY04 YGK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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