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DV04 TXX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

71,664 mi
Last recorded71,664 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 TXX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,664 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken //near side front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 71,664 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken //near side front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,877 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front washer pipe leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front washer pipe leaking

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 61,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 61,335 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,991 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 58,973 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,319 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,718 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,620 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 31,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 26,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 26,803 miles

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

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 TXX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DV04 TXX, 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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DV04 TXX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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