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BW53 TTE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TTE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,862 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 76,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced n/s/f mount of rear sub frame. (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,543 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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BW53 TTE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BW53 TTE, 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 BW53 TTE registered?

BW53 TTE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 TTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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