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EJ53 WUB

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,813 mi
Last recorded54,813 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WUB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,904 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,185 miles

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

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

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

offside rear cooling fan does not operate

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,668 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s & n/s rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 32,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s & n/s rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,479 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 31,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,367 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 22,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,150 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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EJ53 WUB is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ53 WUB, 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 EJ53 WUB registered?

EJ53 WUB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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