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PL04 CKO

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 CKO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 50,569 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 50,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,677 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,657 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 48,657 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively In zone A. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,573 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,096 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,111 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,111 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,889 miles

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

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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PL04 CKO is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL04 CKO, 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 PL04 CKO registered?

PL04 CKO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is PL04 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 CKO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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