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WG53 FVE

2004 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,577 mi
Last recorded22,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FVE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,577 miles

Front front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,555 miles

Front brake ferrules corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 22,555 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake ferrules corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,544 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 22,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower wishbones have some corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,405 miles

both front lower wishbones have some corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,751 miles

front wishbones have some corrosion

parts of exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f slight bind

n/s/r slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,923 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 19,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,934 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,843 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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WG53 FVE is a 2004 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG53 FVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG53 FVE registered?

WG53 FVE is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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