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VF53 GJX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,601 mi
Last recorded64,601 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 GJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 64,601 miles

Brake performance not tested not safe to do. (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure both rear mountings corroded through and exhaust resting on rear bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished, but not to canvass

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, but none excessive enough to fail.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,754 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,759 miles

various areas of light corrossion

Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

various areas of light corrossion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,204 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,311 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,817 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,866 miles

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

all 4 discs corrodid

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

all 4 discs corrodid

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,030 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,751 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 GJX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJX, 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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VF53 GJX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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