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P3 DCO

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,324 mi
Last recorded47,324 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 DCO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,324 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bottom bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,164 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,950 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,408 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,691 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 44,691 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,031 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,364 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 27,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,482 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 22,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,190 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P3 DCO is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P3 DCO, 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 P3 DCO registered?

P3 DCO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is P3 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 DCO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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