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DG04 EXR

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EXR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,129 miles

Oil leak engine ()

front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

coolant pipes corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

coolant pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,937 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,937 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 44,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,934 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,091 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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DG04 EXR is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue 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 DG04 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

DG04 EXR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is DG04 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 EXR 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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