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FA53 JKZ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,778 mi
Last recorded34,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 JKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre as cut in sidewall but it does not expose any cords

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 JKZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

FA53 JKZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is FA53 JKZ safe to buy?

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