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MF53 WXR

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,516 mi
Last recorded54,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WXR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 54,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,755 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake performance could be better only just met requirements

Pass 30 May 2018 41,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r1589v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre's perished

knocking noise from area of gearbox when selecting gears

Fail 25 May 2018 41,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r1589v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre's perished

knocking noise from area of gearbox when selecting gears

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,248 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,663 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,297 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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MF53 WXR is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MF53 WXR, 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 MF53 WXR registered?

MF53 WXR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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