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LW53 KGJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,363 mi
Last recorded30,363 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KGJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,891 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 26,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 22,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,776 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 20,776 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,024 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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LW53 KGJ 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 75%.

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 LW53 KGJ, 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 LW53 KGJ registered?

LW53 KGJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is LW53 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 KGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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