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PL04 LXK

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,567 mi
Last recorded34,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 LXK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,524 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to metal brake pipes

oil leak

geabox loose and has bolts missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,524 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to metal brake pipes

oil leak

geabox loose and has bolts missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,933 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 102,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 99,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,860 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,676 miles

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

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 LXK is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LXK, 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 PL04 LXK registered?

PL04 LXK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is PL04 LXK safe to buy?

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