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AV03 MXG

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MXG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

corrosion on rear box

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,143 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear box

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield strap corroding away but secure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Slight interaction on rear lights

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,136 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion on exhaust rear box

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield strap corroding away but secure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight interaction on rear lights

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 68,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,949 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody components rusting

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,610 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit of tread depth

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,509 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 MXG is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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