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EF53 YNT

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YNT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 56,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,348 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,785 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 18,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,032 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 9,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YNT is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF53 YNT, 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 EF53 YNT registered?

EF53 YNT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is EF53 YNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 YNT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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