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WR53 YVV

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 YVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,027 miles

parking brake has only just met the required limit of 16%.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,686 miles

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

parking brake performance 16%, indicating adjustment /repair required fail if below 16%.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,993 miles

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

parking performance has only just met the required amount of 16%.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,672 miles

coolant leaking from expansion tank.

low effort from park brake 17%, fail if below 16%.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,077 miles

parking brake has only just met the required performance 16%.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,659 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,033 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,036 miles

the park brake has only just met the required performance, indicating adjustment or repair is required. (17%) fail if below 16%.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,509 miles

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

very slight play found in steering

Pass 7 May 2008 33,742 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 33,742 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 28,590 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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WR53 YVV 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 95.2%.

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 WR53 YVV, 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 WR53 YVV registered?

WR53 YVV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is WR53 YVV safe to buy?

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