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EM04 DBM

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,001 mi
Last recorded26,001 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 DBM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 26,001 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes and suspension components have light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,199 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corrode

Offside Front flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 25,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corrode

Offside Front flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 24,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,029 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 24,029 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,762 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,157 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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EM04 DBM is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EM04 DBM, 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 EM04 DBM registered?

EM04 DBM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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