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MM04 DAU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 DAU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,095 miles

major engine oil leak

windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,095 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

major engine oil leak

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,500 miles

both steer.rack ends very minor wear

both wiper blade enfs minor split -clearing screen ok

engine man.light on

engine oil leak

exhaust box strap broken but box still supported both ends

passenger door handle beginning to become insecure

windscreen crack outside swept area

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,508 miles

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

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

engine+gearbox oil leaks

water hose at rear of engine rubbing against monting

windscreen crack outside swept area

Fail 22 Jan 2010 49,353 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine+gearbox oil leaks

water hose at rear of engine rubbing against monting

windscreen crack outside swept area

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres are starting to crack between the treads, though no cords are visable

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,970 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres are starting to crack between the treads, though no cords are visable

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,506 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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MM04 DAU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM04 DAU, 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 MM04 DAU registered?

MM04 DAU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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