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AX53 DMV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,603 mi
Last recorded27,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DMV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 27,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack Inner ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2024 24,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 22,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 19,088 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,849 miles

Brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,186 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,178 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,861 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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AX53 DMV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AX53 DMV, 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 AX53 DMV registered?

AX53 DMV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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