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MG04 DJS

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 DJS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 81,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 81,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 80,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 80,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 77,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 71,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,717 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 discs are quite badly scored on the inner face

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 DJS is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MG04 DJS, 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 MG04 DJS registered?

MG04 DJS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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