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VF53 EEY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 EEY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,528 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,483 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 17 May 2022 48,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 48,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 48,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,142 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,515 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,491 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS,BRAKING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATING,SHOWING WEAR.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS,BRAKING SURFACES ARE DETERIORATING,SHOWING WEAR.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,872 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE INNER BRAKING SURFACES.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,565 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING PERISH/CRACK MARKS ON TREAD AREAS.205/50/VR15.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,371 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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VF53 EEY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VF53 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

VF53 EEY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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