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HW53 GOX

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,201 mi
Last recorded45,201 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GOX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,460 miles

Centre metal coolent pipes are just starting to corrode

Exhaust system is showing signs of deterioration

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody chassis and suspension components are corroded on surface

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,896 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,416 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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HW53 GOX is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HW53 GOX, 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 HW53 GOX registered?

HW53 GOX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is HW53 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 GOX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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