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BT53 FHH

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,642 mi
Last recorded73,642 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FHH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,642 miles

front discs corroded/worn

n/s/r top ball joint slight play

rear discs corroded/worn

rear exhaust strap missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front discs corroded/worn

n/s/r top ball joint slight play

rear discs corroded/worn

rear exhaust strap missing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 697,147 miles

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,226 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 66,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,142 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 56,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,008 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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BT53 FHH is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BT53 FHH, 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 BT53 FHH registered?

BT53 FHH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is BT53 FHH safe to buy?

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