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PK04 ZSL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,179 mi
Last recorded38,179 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 ZSL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 38,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,547 miles

o/s/r parking brake requirement just met

Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 19,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,824 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 12,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 7,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ZSL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZSL, 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 PK04 ZSL registered?

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

Is PK04 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK04 ZSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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