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PL04 ZZN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,607 mi
Last recorded63,607 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ZZN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged but not structural

front and rear subframes starting to corrode / especially os front leg

wipers split but clear screen

Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,580 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged but not structural

front and rear subframes starting to corrode / especially os front leg

wipers split but clear screen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,038 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 57,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,285 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 51,284 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 35,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 27,078 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,141 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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PL04 ZZN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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