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DC53 EAJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,231 mi
Last recorded52,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EAJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,219 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,906 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,582 miles

n/s rear shocker lower bush slight wear/play.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s rear indic ator slightly faded.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,738 miles

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

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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DC53 EAJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC53 EAJ, 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 DC53 EAJ registered?

DC53 EAJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is DC53 EAJ safe to buy?

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