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DT04 LAY

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,772 mi
Last recorded61,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 LAY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,704 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 58,742 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 58,742 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,229 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,305 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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DT04 LAY is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DT04 LAY, 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 DT04 LAY registered?

DT04 LAY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is DT04 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT04 LAY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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