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RN53 UBP

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 UBP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,905 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 75,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 75,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,868 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear water pipes corroded

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,868 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear water pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,786 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 40,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,315 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,785 miles

hand brake stiff, ns head light patten is weak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 18,418 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,611 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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RN53 UBP is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RN53 UBP, 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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RN53 UBP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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