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PL53 ZGC

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,551 mi
Last recorded73,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 ZGC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,504 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 71,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,931 miles

coolant pipes corroded

front and rear discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,931 miles

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

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

coolant pipes corroded

front and rear discs worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,498 miles

coolant pipes cooroded

front discs and pads worn

front pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,238 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 63,238 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs corroded

rear pads low and crumbling

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,725 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 59,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing BORDERLINE

rear tyres n/s only just legal

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,740 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 47,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,420 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,586 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,269 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 ZGC is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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