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FH53 CJU

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,336 mi
Last recorded39,336 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,336 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs not affecting performance.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

surface corrosion on nearside/offside front and rear brake discs,not affecting overall performance.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,312 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST LEGAL / OFFSIDE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / HIGH SPOT / LOSS OF TREAD DEVELOPING / BOTH TYRES WEARING ON EDGES 215 / 40 / 16 W STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / NEARSIDE BRAKE FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY IN ROLLERS

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST LEGAL / OFFSIDE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / HIGH SPOT / LOSS OF TREAD DEVELOPING / BOTH TYRES WEARING ON EDGES 215 / 40 / 16 W STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,213 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 21,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FH53 CJU is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FH53 CJU, 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 FH53 CJU registered?

FH53 CJU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is FH53 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 CJU shows 6 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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