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NV53 UNN

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,281 mi
Last recorded40,281 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 40,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 33,952 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 33,952 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 24,799 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 24,785 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring on disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 22,521 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,840 miles

front and rear brake disks corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,779 miles

front brake disks corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 May 2012 12,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 10,143 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 10,037 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 7,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 5,454 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 5,454 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 4,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 2,064 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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NV53 UNN is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NV53 UNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV53 UNN?

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What year was NV53 UNN registered?

NV53 UNN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is NV53 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 UNN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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