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DE53 ODA

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ODA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,461 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 34,436 miles

both rear inner sills corroded.

both rear inner wings corroded.

front and rear brake discs pitted.

front and rear suspension corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 34,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 32,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,824 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,551 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,019 miles

would benifit from an oil spray

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,479 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet wont open

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DE53 ODA is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE53 ODA, 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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DE53 ODA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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