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PF53 VDV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VDV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,786 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,242 miles

Front and rear subframes are corroding

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 96,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes are corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,044 miles

BOTH SUB FRAMES CORRODING

Fail 28 Jan 2019 87,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

BOTH SUB FRAMES CORRODING

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 81,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 74,271 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 73,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,550 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 53,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 42,540 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VDV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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