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DA04 EYJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 EYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 68,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,201 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 63,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2016 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper loose (3.5.1j)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box securing strap corroded through

Front to rear clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner wall

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 60,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box securing strap corroded through

Front to rear clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner wall

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 49,307 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,803 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 41,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

o.s.r wheel binding

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,716 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 May 2007 22,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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DA04 EYJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DA04 EYJ, 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 DA04 EYJ registered?

DA04 EYJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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