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DP04 EXU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,248 mi
Last recorded32,248 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 EXU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 31,775 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 31,775 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 31,032 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 31,032 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 30,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 29,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 29,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 28,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,818 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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DP04 EXU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP04 EXU, 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 DP04 EXU registered?

DP04 EXU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DP04 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP04 EXU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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