2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · EA04 YCY
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 113,558 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA04 YCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 113,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA04 YCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Tf (EA04 YCY) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EA04 YCY Mileage History
- 14/03/2022111,443 mi
- 03/04/2023112,014 mi+571 mi
- 14/03/2024112,533 mi+519 mi
- 18/03/2025113,032 mi+499 mi
- 26/03/2026113,558 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG TF
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: MG TF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill Rust(Serious)
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical Gremlins(Moderate)
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical GremlinsModerate
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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