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KU53 OAM

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 OAM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 29,435 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 29,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 27,719 miles

Indicator switch faulty nearside indicators not working (1.4.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,074 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 27,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,865 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 25,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,359 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight binding on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

slight pitting & ware on o/s/f brake disc

Fail 14 Jan 2011 20,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight binding on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

slight pitting & ware on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,257 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 13,761 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 9,909 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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KU53 OAM is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU53 OAM, 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 KU53 OAM registered?

KU53 OAM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for KU53 OAM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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