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M6 DFF

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 DFF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,152 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,472 miles

both rear discs corrode on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,935 miles

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

rear handbrake just met legal requiments

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,726 miles

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

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

ns front wheel bearing free play

Pass 8 May 2013 37,552 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 37,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

high level brakelight inop

Pass 24 May 2012 35,950 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,364 miles

3rd brake lamp only 60% working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blade split but clears screen ok

rear window on soft top damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,458 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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M6 DFF is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M6 DFF, 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 M6 DFF registered?

M6 DFF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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