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RA04 DVV

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear sub frame and suspension arm suspension components slight corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 67,295 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear sub frame and suspension arm suspension components slight corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 60,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,396 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 58,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,575 miles

Items removed from interior mirror

Nearside Rear disc surface corroded

Offside Rear disc surface corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,575 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from interior mirror

Nearside Rear disc surface corroded

Offside Rear disc surface corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,389 miles

REAR DISC'S RUSTY

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 42,879 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,018 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 38,018 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 30,783 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn thin...

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,051 miles

n/s front tyre worn low

o/s front tyre worn uneven

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 DVV is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA04 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

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

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