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LW04 DFK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,677 mi
Last recorded58,677 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 DFK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,418 miles

Rear hand brake did not lock on nsr or osr

Fail 12 Sep 2020 55,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake did not lock on nsr or osr

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,252 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,111 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,515 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,065 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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LW04 DFK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LW04 DFK, 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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LW04 DFK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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