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PK04 ZRX

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,169 mi
Last recorded43,169 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 ZRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,169 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 43,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,594 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 42,594 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 42,046 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,126 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL AROND (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,401 miles

chip in window

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 38,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 28,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,928 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,127 miles

OSR tyre is slightly perish

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,098 miles

both rear indicators faded

front brake discs rusting on inner edges

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear brake pads apppear low. advise wheels removed for full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,703 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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PK04 ZRX is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

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