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AP53 TBY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,954 mi
Last recorded35,954 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 TBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 35,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,810 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,789 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 31,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,451 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 31,165 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,683 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 23,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,632 miles

off side wiper blade end damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2007 20,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off side wiper blade end damaged

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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AP53 TBY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red 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 AP53 TBY, 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 AP53 TBY registered?

AP53 TBY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is AP53 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 TBY 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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