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AM53 BYE

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BYE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,448 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 16%

Limited Handbrake reserve travel

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear some drag on wheel

oil residue at oil switches at filter

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre has possible punture

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,325 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,151 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,076 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,063 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,993 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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AM53 BYE is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 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 AM53 BYE, 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 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM53 BYE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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