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DN04 ZBU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 ZBU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,783 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 43,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 42,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,154 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 39,135 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,144 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,229 miles

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

low effort on n/s hand brake

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 23,080 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 21,842 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,639 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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DN04 ZBU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN04 ZBU, 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 DN04 ZBU registered?

DN04 ZBU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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