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DA04 FAK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,065 mi
Last recorded34,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FAK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,065 miles

(All wheel arches are slightly corroded)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,707 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle surface corrosion including wheel arch panels (slight)

Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,688 miles

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

Offside Front (outer sill corrode on the edge of wheel arch)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 32,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front edge of sill slight corrosion and has a small hole

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 32,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front edge of sill slight corrosion and has a small hole

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 32,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,800 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,179 miles

Offside Rear service and park brake reduced effort

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,759 miles

centre rear stop lamp/ reflector inoperative

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,082 miles

centre rear stop lamp/reflector inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,302 miles

centre rear stop lamp/ reflector inoperative

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,505 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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DA04 FAK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DA04 FAK, 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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DA04 FAK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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