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DV04 LEW

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,033 mi
Last recorded43,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LEW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 43,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,290 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged on inside

Pass 27 May 2016 41,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,876 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracking in the side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,919 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 39,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 35,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DV04 LEW is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV04 LEW, 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 DV04 LEW registered?

DV04 LEW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is DV04 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 LEW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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