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MM04 DCV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 DCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 42,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 41,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,828 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 40,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,500 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 40,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear brake has slight bind

rear silencer bracket rusty

rear tyres have small crackes in tread and sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,328 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,637 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strip broken

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,637 miles

rear exhaust strip broken

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,125 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,125 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 27,533 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,533 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,444 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,275 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 DCV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

Is MM04 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM04 DCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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