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DG04 EXT

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,176 mi
Last recorded60,176 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,111 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,352 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,351 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,079 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,338 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EXT is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EXT, 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 DG04 EXT registered?

DG04 EXT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DG04 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 EXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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