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DG04 PVX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,627 mi
Last recorded43,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 PVX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 43,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,048 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 31,043 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,530 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,480 miles

all suspension and brake components corroded

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,333 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 29,158 miles

Very slight play in offside steering rack arm .

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,840 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhuast system corroded

noise from off side front wheel at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,549 miles

Oil leak

exhuast system corroded

noise from off side front wheel at time of test

Pass 17 May 2010 28,208 miles

Oil leak

front brake disic corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,818 miles

corrosion noted to all suspension components

Pass 1 May 2008 27,303 miles

corrosion to offside front suspension arm

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,641 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 22,628 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PVX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is DG04 PVX safe to buy?

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