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PK53 MOV

2004 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,128 mi
Last recorded83,128 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MOV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,128 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 83,128 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 83,127 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,951 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,945 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 80,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sub frame mounting bracket has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine / suspension mounting bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,913 miles

Front brake disc have slight build up of corrosion

Rear brake discs have slight build up of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2018 76,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc have slight build up of corrosion

Rear brake discs have slight build up of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,827 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 58,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 58,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,982 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,519 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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PK53 MOV is a 2004 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PK53 MOV, 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 PK53 MOV registered?

PK53 MOV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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