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RA04 DVK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DVK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,516 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 60,516 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,310 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,742 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 25,730 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished. nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 May 2009 19,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 19,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 12,976 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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RA04 DVK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA04 DVK, 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 RA04 DVK registered?

RA04 DVK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is RA04 DVK safe to buy?

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