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EG53 HMH

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,422 mi
Last recorded75,422 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 HMH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 75,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,960 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 71,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 69,943 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 69,942 miles

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

exhaust strap broken

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight exhaust leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 68,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40ZR16 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight exhaust leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,573 miles

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 65,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,621 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

slight play in nearside front track rod end and inner rack joint

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,458 miles

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,839 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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EG53 HMH is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 EG53 HMH, 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 EG53 HMH registered?

EG53 HMH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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