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MT53 KKC

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,226 mi
Last recorded42,226 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KKC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 42,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 42,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 41,317 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))

Fail 22 May 2024 41,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 40,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 40,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 39,185 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 39,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 36,438 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 36,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 16,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,535 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 12,535 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,822 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 KKC is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 MT53 KKC, 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 KKC registered?

MT53 KKC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is MT53 KKC safe to buy?

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