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PL53 SKO

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,239 mi
Last recorded49,239 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 SKO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes surface rusted (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 48,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame near side front mounting corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes surface rusted (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 46,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inna (callipers sticking) inna face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 42,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. O/S 50 - N/S 55 Changed O/S to 55 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 40,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,352 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front/rear suspension componants slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,248 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres are perishing advise to change

Pass 13 May 2011 34,892 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 34,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,341 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 3,325 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 SKO is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SKO, 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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PL53 SKO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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