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FM53 WFZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 WFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,970 miles

rear silencer corroding early underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,970 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear silencer corroding early underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 73,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 72,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,149 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,103 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 29,935 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 13,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,447 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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FM53 WFZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FM53 WFZ, 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 FM53 WFZ registered?

FM53 WFZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 WFZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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