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AX04 JYP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

41,021 mi
Last recorded41,021 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 JYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 41,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 41,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,330 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 40,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 inner faces worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ,just started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,508 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,031 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 35,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both) (185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 32,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both) (185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,543 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 31,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,012 miles

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

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

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

Small cracks in nearside and offside front tyre tread and shoulders but no cords are visible

Fail 28 Oct 2016 31,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Small cracks in nearside and offside front tyre tread and shoulders but no cords are visible

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,122 miles

Front and rear tyres perished

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 29,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front and rear tyres perished

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 11,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,657 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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AX04 JYP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX04 JYP, 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 AX04 JYP registered?

AX04 JYP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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