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DG04 EWA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EWA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,565 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 40,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,445 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 39,445 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2014 38,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,053 miles

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,290 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,395 miles

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)

windscreen washer none return valve leaking

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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DG04 EWA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG04 EWA, 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 DG04 EWA registered?

DG04 EWA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DG04 EWA safe to buy?

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