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VF53 GKL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 GKL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 93,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under body slight corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 91,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cracks

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cracks

Pass 23 May 2016 79,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,082 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box oil leak

nearside front coil spring corroded

parking brake 16% just met the limit

Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box oil leak

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,057 miles

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

front brakes pulling slighty to o/s

Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brakes pulling slighty to o/s

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,764 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc rusty on inner

Fail 21 Feb 2012 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc rusty on inner

Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advice.on.corrion.on.both..front.and.rear.subframes

both.front.discs.slightly.rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advice.on.corrion.on.both..front.and.rear.subframes

both.front.discs.slightly.rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2010 39,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2009 32,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,168 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,805 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 GKL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

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

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