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DK02 JRK

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,746 mi
Last recorded66,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 JRK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,785 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 57,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 57,431 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,715 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 56,711 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 55,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,866 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,773 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc poor condition on inner edge

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 39,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,981 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 25,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,386 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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DK02 JRK is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DK02 JRK, 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 DK02 JRK registered?

DK02 JRK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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