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FA53 ACF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,700 mi
Last recorded58,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 ACF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 58,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 56,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,430 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 56,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,153 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded due to been stood

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,709 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

Both outer sills starting to corrode

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

Horn not operated by original manufacturers switch, replacement switch fitted in different location

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

Both outer sills starting to corrode

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

Horn not operated by original manufacturers switch, replacement switch fitted in different location

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,813 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,741 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 36,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 29,707 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,385 miles

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

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

all brake discs have serface rust on them

front tyres starting to crack on the serface between the tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,860 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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FA53 ACF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FA53 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA53 ACF registered?

FA53 ACF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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