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AU53 TOM

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

95,222 mi
Last recorded95,222 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TOM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 95,222 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,152 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,961 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 86,956 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,900 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 85,900 miles

Windscreen washer not working top up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,454 miles

corrosion to brake pipe nuts and hoses

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,650 miles

rear brake pipes and hose slightly corroded

surface rust to suspension components and vehicle underside

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,228 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

both rear upper ball joints slight play

brake pipes and hoses rusty

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 80,864 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,159 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,269 miles

damage to o/s/r outer sill

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,985 miles

n/s/f abs housing cracked but sensor not insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,984 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 73,888 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 73,589 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 64,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,700 miles

All four brakes discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 44,700 miles

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

All four brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,641 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,128 miles

All Brake Discs in Poor Condition.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,031 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,068 miles

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.

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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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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