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GY53 NJO

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,568 mi
Last recorded65,568 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 NJO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,568 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2012 57,375 miles

brake hoses perished

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

front & rear shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded & worn

heavy surface corrosion to front & rear subframes

slight smear from wipers

suspension bushes cracking

various small cuts in rear tyres not exposing cords

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,523 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,556 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 11,477 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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GY53 NJO is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY53 NJO, 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 GY53 NJO registered?

GY53 NJO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is GY53 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 NJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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