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PF53 HKO

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,538 mi
Last recorded46,538 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HKO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively On both weels (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension com ponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 46,537 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value On both weels (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively On both weels (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension com ponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 46,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,838 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 45,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,263 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,263 miles

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

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

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

only gust met brake efort

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,421 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded but servicable

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,740 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,835 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,835 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,539 miles

front brake application uneven showing brake imbalance of 23%

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,352 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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PF53 HKO is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PF53 HKO, 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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PF53 HKO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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