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GD53 OWG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,733 miles

coolant pipes under car corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 42,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coolant pipes under car corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,681 miles

both front wipers slightly smearey

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,511 miles

Advise n/s front tyre worn to 2mm in places.

Advise rear brake pads worn low ,discs fairly worn.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,016 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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GD53 OWG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD53 OWG, 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 GD53 OWG registered?

GD53 OWG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is GD53 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 OWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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