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WL53 JXT

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JXT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working boot light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 43,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,493 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 36,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,015 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 32,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,571 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 30,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 28,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,722 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,179 miles

front brake disc's very pited inner faces

Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 23,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,679 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking around tread

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

O/S/R tyre cracking around tread

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

Pass 28 May 2009 16,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R tyres starting to crack around tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,908 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack around tread

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre starting to crack around tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 12,108 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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WL53 JXT is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WL53 JXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 JXT registered?

WL53 JXT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is WL53 JXT safe to buy?

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