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MK53 UYZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,061 mi
Last recorded71,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 UYZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,322 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2012 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,199 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear cooling pipes badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,476 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 35,476 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,596 miles

both front brake disc inner faces worn and corroded

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Fail 14 Nov 2008 32,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake disc inner faces worn and corroded

both front tyres worn and perishing

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,466 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 25,562 miles

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

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

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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MK53 UYZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK53 UYZ, 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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MK53 UYZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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