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DF04 DBX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,125 mi
Last recorded41,125 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,125 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

General corrosion on suspension components

Fail 17 Sep 2025 41,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly corroded

General corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,683 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Slight corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,086 miles

General corrosion on under vehicle components

Some surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,377 miles

General corrosion on under vehicle components

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion on under vehicle components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,336 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,235 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,547 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,426 miles

inner face of nearside rear brake disc corroded but brake effort not effected

Fail 12 Sep 2017 33,424 miles

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

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

inner face of nearside rear brake disc corroded but brake effort not effected

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,891 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 22,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 20,164 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 5 May 2011 20,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 17,126 miles

all four tyres are spliting at tread area

Fail 13 May 2010 17,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres are spliting at tread area

Pass 8 May 2009 16,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 13 May 2008 14,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 14,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DBX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

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

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