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DF53 LWU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LWU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 74,079 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Pass 27 Jul 2024 65,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,119 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,381 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 61,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bleb (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 57,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,444 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,444 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,820 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,267 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 49,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,003 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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DF53 LWU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DF53 LWU, 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 DF53 LWU registered?

DF53 LWU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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