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PK04 ZRF

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 ZRF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 73,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,481 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 55,890 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,735 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 10 May 2012 52,283 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 52,283 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 50,247 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear subframe mount bush worn

Pass 14 May 2010 48,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 45,710 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,992 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,992 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,969 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

S R S light remains on

Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

S R S light remains on

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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PK04 ZRF is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK04 ZRF, 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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What year was PK04 ZRF registered?

PK04 ZRF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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