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OW53 KGG

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,960 mi
Last recorded52,960 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 KGG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,514 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,727 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,771 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 34,771 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,492 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 34,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,658 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,922 miles

discs corroded

front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,922 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs corroded

front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,390 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 22,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid low

Fail 2 Jan 2007 15,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,996 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 KGG is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OW53 KGG, 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 KGG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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