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DG04 EXW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,284 mi
Last recorded40,284 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,987 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,837 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,646 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,646 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,380 miles

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

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,711 miles

drivers door stiff

steering slightly stiff

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,406 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 EXW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

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

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