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MT53 KJX

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,998 mi
Last recorded83,998 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,998 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded both n/s and o/s

water leak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,137 miles

Nearside Front slight bearing noise

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 64,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 62,500 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 62,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 40,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 40,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,186 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,754 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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MT53 KJX is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT53 KJX, 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 MT53 KJX registered?

MT53 KJX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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