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DF04 DAU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DAU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,130 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,613 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both rear upper suspension balljoints have slight play

rear exhuast braket corroded and broken

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,460 miles

front and rear subframes corroding

imbalance on front and rear brakes fronts getting close to acceptable limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 7,336 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 DAU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

DF04 DAU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is DF04 DAU safe to buy?

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