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DF53 NYN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,822 mi
Last recorded66,822 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NYN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,822 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,746 miles

underside getting rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside Front

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower, front and rear, both sides

Fail 18 Jun 2018 65,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside Front

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower, front and rear, both sides

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,829 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front and rear, both sides, lower (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front and rear, both sides, lower (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid adjust (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,057 miles

underside getting rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 63,858 miles

underside very rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,475 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,475 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 4 Apr 2012 63,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,635 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,020 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,178 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,838 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,792 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 NYN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF53 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

DF53 NYN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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