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EY53 GVR

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,344 mi
Last recorded55,344 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GVR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,631 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,263 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 25,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,017 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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EY53 GVR is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY53 GVR, 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 EY53 GVR registered?

EY53 GVR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is EY53 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 GVR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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