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DG04 UAP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 UAP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,574 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s + o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,091 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,771 miles

front and rear disc pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 73,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,437 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,437 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,759 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,961 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,856 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 UAP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

DG04 UAP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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