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DN53 UMX

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UMX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 112,368 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 17 May 2018 107,412 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 107,363 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 98,195 miles

Struggled to hold engine revs steady on emissions test. vehicle struggled to pass emissions. May require repair or service of some kind.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,200 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,200 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,493 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight mark on screen

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,648 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,309 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 59,151 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight marking front screen

Pass 9 Feb 2008 48,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,232 miles

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?

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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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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DN53 UMX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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