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DA04 NVJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,276 mi
Last recorded58,276 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 58,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 57,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 53,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,551 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 50,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,955 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,391 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 41,117 miles

Front subframe corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 39,802 miles

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

remaining underbody brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

surface corrosion to front subframe and lower wishbones

Fail 21 May 2013 39,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

remaining underbody brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

surface corrosion to front subframe and lower wishbones

Pass 19 May 2012 38,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2011 34,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 30,847 miles

SRS light on

Pass 1 May 2009 30,312 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 29,779 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 29,002 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 NVJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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