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SF53 PFN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,247 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,137 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearsid rear stabilizer link slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearsid rear stabilizer link slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,108 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake application slight uneveness

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside and offside front brake application slight uneveness

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,447 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,542 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 35,761 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in offside headlight assembly.

low braking on offside handbrake.

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in offside headlight assembly.

low braking on offside handbrake.

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,216 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise offside wiper blade

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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SF53 PFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 SF53 PFN, 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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SF53 PFN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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