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HT53 UKL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,860 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Various underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 115,856 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Various underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 104,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front frame front mountings strong advise both sides (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre worn on outer edges and close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread and close to wear bars

front 195/45r16, rear 215/40r16

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 103,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front frame front mountings strong advise both sides (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre worn on outer edges and close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread and close to wear bars

front 195/45r16, rear 215/40r16

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 91,482 miles

Slight corrosion; Inner sills, Front & Rear subframes, Exhaust, Front suspension arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,715 miles

rear discs showing wear

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,739 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Inner sills, rear subframe

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,004 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,205 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHT BINDING REAR BRAKES

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,918 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,181 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,306 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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HT53 UKL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UKL, 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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HT53 UKL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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