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AR51 MGF

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,399 mi
Last recorded44,399 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2024 44,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 44,277 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,223 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 43,887 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 87,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2014 41,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,781 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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AR51 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR51 MGF, 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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What year was AR51 MGF registered?

AR51 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AR51 MGF safe to buy?

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