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AV03 EVC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2024 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of rear sub frame mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of rear sub frame mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery /charge light illuminated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs have corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery negative terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working reconnected (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,294 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,634 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 61,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,719 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 28 Dec 2012 56,172 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 56,103 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,525 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2010 45,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight imbalance to front brakes = 13%

slight scoring to windscreen

suspension arms and front subrame starting to corrode but no seriously weakened

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight imbalance to front brakes = 13%

slight scoring to windscreen

suspension arms and front subrame starting to corrode but no seriously weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,362 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,881 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,618 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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AV03 EVC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 EVC, 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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AV03 EVC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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