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142 DUC

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,836 mi
Last recorded53,836 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 DUC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 53,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 53,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 3 May 2018 50,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,558 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 37,150 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,872 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded om braking surfaces.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both front and both rear discs corrosion to faces

Fail 6 Jan 2009 32,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,881 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 27,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

o/s front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,739 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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142 DUC is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 142 DUC, 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 142 DUC registered?

142 DUC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is 142 DUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 142 DUC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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