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MM04 DFA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 DFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded on surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded on surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,140 miles

Both subframes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binds in reverse

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both subframes starting to corrode

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binds in reverse

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 90,170 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,589 miles

surface rust to both subframes

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 62,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,438 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 58,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DFA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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