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DF04 CFA

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,681 mi
Last recorded24,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,681 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 24,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,874 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion lower arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion lower arm (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 21,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion lower arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion lower arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,692 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 20,692 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,737 miles

front washers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,032 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,397 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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DF04 CFA is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF04 CFA, 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 DF04 CFA registered?

DF04 CFA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DF04 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 CFA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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