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MG53 GJH

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 GJH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,151 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 72,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,725 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 68,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,632 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57,507 miles

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2010 51,920 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,917 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 51,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear bumper cover slightly insecure

clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorating

engine oil level low (ADDED 1 LITRE OF 5/30 ENGINE OIL)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,245 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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MG53 GJH is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MG53 GJH, 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 MG53 GJH registered?

MG53 GJH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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