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GX53 UKK

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,567 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Towing eye damaged offside front

Fail 1 Mar 2018 64,547 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released nearside, offside and central (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,095 miles

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

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,040 miles

Nearside n/s screenwash poor flow

Offside Front brake pads low

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2016 60,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside n/s screenwash poor flow

Offside Front brake pads low

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2015 57,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,978 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,302 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,091 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre perished on tread and side walls

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,151 miles

near side front tyre perished in the tread

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,183 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,128 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 41,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,871 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges, rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,272 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 32,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GX53 UKK is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX53 UKK, 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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GX53 UKK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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