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LS53 UTX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UTX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,774 miles

Spare Wheel Insecure But not Likley To Come Detached (under Bonnet)

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,491 miles

condition n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

corrosion both rear floors and undersills

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,565 miles

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

n/s/f hub slight noise

n/s/r tyre small splits

Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,502 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f hub slight noise

n/s/r tyre small splits

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,032 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 73,886 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,815 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise side windows tinted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,715 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,844 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 42,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,470 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,226 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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LS53 UTX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS53 UTX, 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 LS53 UTX registered?

LS53 UTX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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