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YR04 DXK

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,648 mi
Last recorded47,648 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DXK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 47,648 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 47,442 miles

[Both front discs in poor condition]

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,497 miles

Engine light indicates a fault

Pass 11 May 2015 43,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 43,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,332 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,430 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Oil level overfull.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,644 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,861 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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YR04 DXK is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR04 DXK, 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 YR04 DXK registered?

YR04 DXK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is YR04 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 DXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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