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HT53 OBJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,741 mi
Last recorded32,741 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OBJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 32,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion front to back

Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion front to back

Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,527 miles

General corrosion across vehicle

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe and other various items corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,109 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,759 miles

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,291 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,750 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs lamp on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,207 miles

all tyres tread perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,380 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 10,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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HT53 OBJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HT53 OBJ, 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 HT53 OBJ registered?

HT53 OBJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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