MOT Status
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70,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
washer jet pressure poor
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF53 EDJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 VF53 EDJ, 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 VF53 EDJ registered?
VF53 EDJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 February 2004.
Is VF53 EDJ safe to buy?
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