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WV53 FZB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,590 mi
Last recorded45,590 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FZB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 44,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in treads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 44,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in treads

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,319 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked in treads

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked in treads

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,475 miles

oil leak

coolant pipes front to rear corroding

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,886 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,745 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 21,729 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 19,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 15,598 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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WV53 FZB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WV53 FZB, 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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WV53 FZB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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