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EJ53 WUM

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WUM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,672 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 91,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint locking nut

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,149 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 84,149 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,569 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,307 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 70,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front chassis corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,780 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front chassis corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,253 miles

exhaust corroded and noisy

front and back subframes showing corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,292 miles

n/s/f brake sensor wire insecure

on this occasion vehicle has been road tested , vehicle brakes have been checked by way of decelerometer and passed .

rear exhaust bracket incomplete

strong advise n/s/f suspension clamp to chassis has excess corrosion , seek advice asap . front and rear subframes has surface corrosion .

Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,106 miles

n/s/f u clamp marked in yellow corroded .

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,609 miles

corrotion on exhaurst.

n/s/f , front lower subframe clamp marked in yellow, corroded to excess, to be replaced with in 14 days .

Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,309 miles

both rear tyres low tread

brake discs corroded all round

brake pads low all round

handbrake efficiency only just passed

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,903 miles

advise both NS and OS front track rod ends has slight movement but not excessive .

Fail 7 Jul 2008 37,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advise play in both n/s +o/s front bottom shock absorber mounts. advise o/s/f tyre 2mm. tracking wear.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,767 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 WUM is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ53 WUM, 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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EJ53 WUM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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