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MG04 DJC

2008 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 DJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,508 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive suspect driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing (3mm) nearside front worn (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 78,053 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive suspect driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing (3mm) nearside front worn (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,153 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 71,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake on minimum of 16% efficiency. Advise rear brake check/inspection.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,178 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency 18%. Minimum 16%.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,927 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,419 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215 40 16 82w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,965 miles

all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded

club owner stickers on windscreen out of drivers view

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,464 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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MG04 DJC is a 2008 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 32,631 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 MG04 DJC, 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 18 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MG04 DJC registered?

MG04 DJC is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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