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EF53 EXL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,763 mi
Last recorded39,763 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,763 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 39,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,500 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,506 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,259 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,634 miles

Advise front brake discs scored slightly on inner faces

Advise nearside front tyre getting low on outer edges(1.6mm in places)

Advise rear pads looking low when viewed through wheels(approx 80% worn)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 18,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF53 EXL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF53 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 EXL registered?

EF53 EXL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is EF53 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 EXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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