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PL53 ZFZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,661 mi
Last recorded46,661 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 ZFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 46,661 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak and overheating problem (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrorded

under body surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2018 46,661 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak and overheating problem (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrorded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2017 44,428 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 44,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,813 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe and associated suspension componants corroded

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken (still sufficiantly supported

Rear springs corroded

Rear subframe and associated suspension componants corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe and associated suspension componants corroded

NSF OSF tyres cracking on sidewalls

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken (still sufficiantly supported

Rear springs corroded

Rear subframe and associated suspension componants corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 40,586 miles

front tyres badly perrished on outside sidewall

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2015 40,586 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres badly perrished on outside sidewall

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 38,426 miles

Centre Hand operated control valve damaged (3.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,192 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 35,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,782 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,214 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,022 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,022 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 ZFZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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