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OW53 AUM

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AUM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,134 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 90,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under vehicle surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 88,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,408 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes worn and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 87,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes worn and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 85,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,380 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,443 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated when pedal pressed (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rusted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rusted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs rusted / worn inner faces

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake discs rusted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,786 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,056 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 70,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,017 miles

Oil leak

Slight pitting to all brake disc's

Fail 14 Apr 2010 46,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight pitting to all brake disc's

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,953 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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OW53 AUM is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW53 AUM, 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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OW53 AUM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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