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MH53 SAS

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,975 mi
Last recorded47,975 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH53 SAS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,580 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 41,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 41,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,309 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2013 35,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 31,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,568 miles

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

o/s/f tyres perished on areas of sidewall and tread

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,630 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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MH53 SAS is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc 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 MH53 SAS, 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 MH53 SAS registered?

MH53 SAS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is MH53 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH53 SAS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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