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PL53 ZHG

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,670 mi
Last recorded128,670 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 16,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,341 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 ZHG is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL53 ZHG registered?

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

Is PL53 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 ZHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL53 ZHG have outstanding finance?

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