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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working top up fluid (3.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer sill repair covered by filler
corrosion to brake pipes and nuts
corrosion to brake pipe nuts and hoses
surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
rear brake pipes and hose slightly corroded
surface rust to suspension components and vehicle underside
Offside Outer sill damaged
both rear upper ball joints slight play
brake pipes and hoses rusty
surface corrosion to underside components
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer sill damaged
both rear upper ball joints slight play
brake pipes and hoses rusty
surface corrosion to underside components
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s/r outer sill
o/s/r service & handbrake slight low effort
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s/r outer sill
o/s/r service & handbrake slight low effort
damage to o/s/r outer sill
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/f abs housing cracked but sensor not insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f abs housing cracked but sensor not insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to offside outer sill area
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All four brakes discs slightly corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
All four brake discs slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake discs wearing
o/s outersill damaged,cracks in windsreen
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake discs wearing
o/s outersill damaged,cracks in windsreen
All Brake Discs in Poor Condition.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 TOM is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AU53 TOM, 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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AU53 TOM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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