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PL53 ZNK

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,627 mi
Last recorded38,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 36,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,750 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,287 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 32,491 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 28,708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 17,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,116 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 11,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 ZNK is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

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

Is PL53 ZNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 ZNK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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