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MK04 DXA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 DXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,300 miles

slight hairline crackes in o/s front inner tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,472 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,424 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,424 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front of subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,564 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,413 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,548 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 61,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,512 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on the inner sides.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2011 58,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs corroded on the inner sides.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,666 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

several bulbs not illuminated in high density brake light

Fail 2 May 2009 43,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,119 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,849 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DXA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK04 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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