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RL53 FXY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,194 mi
Last recorded63,194 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,184 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in joint

various areas corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,865 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,218 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,650 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,973 miles

nearside front tyre worn around adge of tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front tyre worn around adge of tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,795 miles

nearside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2016 57,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,945 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 Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 49,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,433 miles

dampness around power steering rack

high travel on hand brake

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

unable to view front and rear coil springs fully

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,214 miles

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

engine coolant leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,568 miles

bulk head by brakes servo flexing slightly

nearside fronoffside front tyre very heavily worn outer edge - recommend replacement

Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

bulk head by brakes servo flexing slightly

nearside fronoffside front tyre very heavily worn outer edge - recommend replacement

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,392 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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RL53 FXY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RL53 FXY, 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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RL53 FXY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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