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MT53 KMU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KMU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 70,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,318 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,563 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,180 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded!

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,971 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,834 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,278 miles

Brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,827 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 59,820 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,082 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,643 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,004 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 40,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level low

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,217 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,217 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MT53 KMU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT53 KMU, 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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MT53 KMU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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