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NY53 SXZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 SXZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,797 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,796 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 66,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear to front fuel pipe corroded

servere corrosion to nearside and offside front shockabsorbers front cradle

servere corrosion to nearside offside front track rod ends nearside and offside steering rack ends nearside and offside lower arms nearside offside front hubs

Pass 8 May 2010 64,897 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,074 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,040 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,264 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,948 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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NY53 SXZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NY53 SXZ, 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 NY53 SXZ registered?

NY53 SXZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is NY53 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY53 SXZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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