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YY54 TUA

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,801 mi
Last recorded28,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TUA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 28,801 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 23,856 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,549 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,660 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,700 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,110 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 TUA is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY54 TUA registered?

YY54 TUA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YY54 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 TUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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