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RN53 UBW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 UBW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,937 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside headlamp on lower limits

Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside headlamp on lower limits

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,243 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,177 miles

exhaust system rusty

movement to n/s rear whel bearing, only just a pass

n/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit, smooth on edges and has a nail in it

o/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,557 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2010 26,526 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2009 22,103 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,459 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 14 Feb 2008 19,459 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,665 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 UBW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UBW, 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 RN53 UBW registered?

RN53 UBW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is RN53 UBW safe to buy?

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