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YB53 KCE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 65,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 62,338 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 54,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,771 miles

Offside Front Lower lower arm weld repair evident

clutch supply metal pipe corroded under rear floor

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,231 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 49,201 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,903 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 44,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,918 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 39,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 32,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,137 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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YB53 KCE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YB53 KCE, 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 YB53 KCE registered?

YB53 KCE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YB53 KCE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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