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FD04 DGZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,194 mi
Last recorded32,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 DGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,374 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 24,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 23,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 23,105 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 21 May 2016 19,607 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 21 May 2016 19,607 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 16 May 2015 16,703 miles

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

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

both rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2014 15,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,788 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2012 15,532 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 2 May 2012 15,532 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2011 14,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,243 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyres cracking/perishing

odd size tyres between front and rear axles

Fail 19 Feb 2009 13,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs and pads worn

front to rear tyres different size

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs and pads worn

front to rear tyres different size

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 12,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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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FD04 DGZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD04 DGZ, 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 FD04 DGZ registered?

FD04 DGZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is FD04 DGZ safe to buy?

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