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DH04 DEH

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,198 mi
Last recorded40,198 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 DEH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 40,198 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,614 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 39,435 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,862 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 38,514 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer tread

Offside Front tyre has deep splits inner sidewall

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

Fail 6 Apr 2023 38,514 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer tread

Offside Front tyre has deep splits inner sidewall

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 33,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,504 miles

n/s/f discs worn

nail in n/s/r tyer

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,893 miles

Slight play in the o/s/f steering end knuckle.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 17,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 15,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,678 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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DH04 DEH is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DH04 DEH, 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 DH04 DEH registered?

DH04 DEH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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