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PF53 HLN

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HLN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,407 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,734 miles

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

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

eml on!

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,734 miles

eml on!

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,598 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,713 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,713 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,504 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 HLN is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF53 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF53 HLN registered?

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

Is PF53 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 HLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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