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BU04 YFN

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,816 miles

Central Lower Coolant leak ()

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front + rear (same hose) under vehicle (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 70,731 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,677 miles

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

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

under sealed heavy

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,473 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,049 miles

under trays fitted cant check all brake pipes

Fail 3 Nov 2020 61,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted cant check all brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,953 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 3,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BU04 YFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU04 YFN, 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 BU04 YFN registered?

BU04 YFN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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