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MM04 DAZ

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 DAZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 54,667 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 54,667 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2020 52,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40W16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,113 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 48,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 46,862 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front bkt on sub frame (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front bkt on sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front bkt on sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front bkt on sub frame (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,285 miles

front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,122 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 37,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,556 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 DAZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 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 MM04 DAZ, 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 21 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 DAZ registered?

MM04 DAZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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