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PL53 RCO

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,371 mi
Last recorded36,371 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RCO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 36,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,335 miles

general corrosion to underside steel components

Fail 17 Jul 2019 36,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

general corrosion to underside steel components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,909 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 35,905 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 34,420 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer sill weak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 32,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 26,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 21,626 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 10,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 8,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 7,839 miles

front brake disc innewr surfaces corroded

handbrake clevises part seized on caliper levers

Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,289 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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PL53 RCO is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL53 RCO, 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 PL53 RCO registered?

PL53 RCO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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