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YY54 CKJ

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,999 mi
Last recorded46,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 CKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 46,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 41,812 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,943 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi link (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,654 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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YY54 CKJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YY54 CKJ, 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 YY54 CKJ registered?

YY54 CKJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YY54 CKJ safe to buy?

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