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VF53 GKG

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,942 mi
Last recorded40,942 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 GKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 40,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,901 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 38,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,677 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,500 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 33,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc is corroded and pitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,724 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,444 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 17,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,365 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 10,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 10,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 GKG is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GKG, 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 GKG registered?

VF53 GKG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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