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YY54 VMC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,696 mi
Last recorded39,696 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VMC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 39,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 38,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,789 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside 195/45/16 80 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside 215/40/16 86 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,886 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroding away

Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,560 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 35,319 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 34,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 33,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 25,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 24,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 23,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,796 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 19,373 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 19,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 16,297 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 VMC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

YY54 VMC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is YY54 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 VMC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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