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PL53 ZHV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 ZHV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,545 miles

park brake border line pass

Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,535 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both foremost subframe mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and rear floor at subframe foremost mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear subframes and many suspension component heavily corroded

parking brake only just passed at 16%

Fail 15 May 2018 53,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

brakr discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

underbody ,suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,539 miles

corrosion to suspension componants

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to suspension componants

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,613 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

SMALL SPLITS IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,985 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,339 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,097 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 ZHV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

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

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