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DF04 CGE

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,756 mi
Last recorded41,756 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CGE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 40,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 40,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,662 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 38,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,399 miles

both subframes have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f, tyre is wearing at inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Jun 2012 23,265 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f, tyre is wearing at inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,426 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on outside wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,035 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 CGE is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 CGE registered?

DF04 CGE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is DF04 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 CGE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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