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OE53 WVJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,304 mi
Last recorded62,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 WVJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 59,578 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 56,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,792 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,781 miles

Front Both top swivels lock tabs not bent over hub

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,779 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both top swivels lock tabs not bent over hub

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 44,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,579 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,143 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted over operating area

Engine oil filter unit rusted and weaping oil

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,146 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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OE53 WVJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE53 WVJ, 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 OE53 WVJ registered?

OE53 WVJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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The MOT history for OE53 WVJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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