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MT53 KWV

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,970 mi
Last recorded38,970 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KWV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 38,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,122 miles

all 4 discs have surface rust

Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all 4 discs have surface rust

Pass 16 May 2016 38,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,103 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,359 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 35,354 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,440 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in inner wall

Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in inner wall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,810 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,535 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,225 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 18,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 13,702 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 13,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,556 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 KWV is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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