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OW53 LZO

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,522 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 72,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,122 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,115 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,143 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outter tyre wall

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,400 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 LZO is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LZO, 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 OW53 LZO registered?

OW53 LZO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is OW53 LZO safe to buy?

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