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FD04 DHA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,691 mi
Last recorded29,691 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,691 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 29,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,938 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 27,936 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 27,059 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,034 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are sracking full circumference inside tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,219 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,826 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,505 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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FD04 DHA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD04 DHA, 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 DHA registered?

FD04 DHA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FD04 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 DHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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