MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
parking brake reading slightly low
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe under wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near frame mtg (2.4.A.3)
front tyres wearing on edge
heavy surface corrosion on both subframes
slight leak from coolant pipe running under floor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to junction mounted on rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near rear frame mtg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened under wing (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe under wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near frame mtg (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on edge
heavy surface corrosion on both subframes
slight leak from coolant pipe running under floor
Struggled to hold engine revs steady on emissions test. vehicle struggled to pass emissions. May require repair or service of some kind.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
slight inbalance on front brakes
slight mark on screen
surface rust on all brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight marking front screen
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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DN53 UMX is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 DN53 UMX, 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 DN53 UMX registered?
DN53 UMX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 February 2004.
Is DN53 UMX safe to buy?
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