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PL53 ZNN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,992 mi
Last recorded66,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,992 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,887 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,837 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 46,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,408 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

both inner sills corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

play in o/s/f steering track rod end ( strongly advise replacement )

rear sub frame corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above components

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,479 miles

both inner sills corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

front and rear sub frames corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front chasis rails corroded

play in o/s/f steering track rod end ( strongly advise replacement )

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above rear sub frame

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box brackett broken unobtainable from manufacture so a repair has been carried out

Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,300 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2009 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 39,745 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,909 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 ZNN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue 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 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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