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VF53 EZL

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,014 mi
Last recorded52,014 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 EZL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,014 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,003 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,744 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 45,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 42,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 39,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,954 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 EZL is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

VF53 EZL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is VF53 EZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 EZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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