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MC53 GXJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,495 mi
Last recorded65,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GXJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,495 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 55,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,589 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,141 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,512 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 37,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,761 miles

both windscreen wipers smearing screen

handbrake lever insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2010 32,761 miles

Nearside 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)

both windscreen wipers smearing screen

handbrake lever insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,600 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,131 miles

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

washer jets have low flow

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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MC53 GXJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC53 GXJ, 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 MC53 GXJ registered?

MC53 GXJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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