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MM04 DFG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,435 mi
Last recorded58,435 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Aug 2023 58,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,497 miles

Coolant leak rear right pipe has a slight leak. ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking and perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 57,480 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill is hold and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rear right pipe has a slight leak. ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking and perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,847 miles

front washers are leaking under bonnet when applied.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,304 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle are starting to crack and perish in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,528 miles

engine management lamp is on.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,697 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,097 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,082 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise full brake check.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,326 miles

naiol in nearside front tyre

offside rear parking brake slightly low

Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

naiol in nearside front tyre

offside rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,358 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 DFG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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