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N50 DOA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,667 mi
Last recorded38,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 DOA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 38,667 miles

brake discs all have minor corrosion /pitting inner faces

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 37,249 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 37,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,840 miles

exhaust @ flanges heavily corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 36,831 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /floor at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust @ flanges heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2019 34,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,531 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,521 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,311 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,031 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,934 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,205 miles

NSR tyre wall has cut but not through to chords

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

difrent size tyres front to rear

very slight play at OSF ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,931 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 13,474 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 9,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,883 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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N50 DOA 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 76.9%.

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 N50 DOA, 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 N50 DOA registered?

N50 DOA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is N50 DOA safe to buy?

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