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MW53 VLU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VLU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,358 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 107,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear footbrake and handbrake efforts lower than the offside

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

handbrake effort only just within its requirements

Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,856 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear parking brake only just met its requirements

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,728 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone corroding

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,140 miles

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

Rear discs wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,650 miles

front brakediscs look worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,307 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,060 miles

Coolant pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 74,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,049 miles

cat to rear exhaust joint corroded

clutch pedal rubber split and worn

offside rear lower, front tie rod has slight play in a bin/bush

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 42,291 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,324 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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MW53 VLU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MW53 VLU, 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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MW53 VLU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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