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MK04 DTU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,313 mi
Last recorded68,313 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 DTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 68,313 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside covered in underseal.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,274 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension arms have been plated to uprate strength.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension arms have been plated.to uprate strength.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front suspension arms have been plated.to uprate strength.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,248 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,082 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 54,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,694 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,996 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,689 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 44,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 42,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs rusted and slightly pitted .ESP off side

Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,609 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs rusted and slightly pitted .ESP off side

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,894 miles

surface rust on front and rear sub frames

Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

surface rust on front and rear sub frames

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,563 miles

off side window wont open

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads starting to wear

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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MK04 DTU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK04 DTU, 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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MK04 DTU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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