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AV03 UWZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UWZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s head light slightly dim / top stop light not working / rear exhaust corroded / rear brake pipes greesed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s head light slightly dim / top stop light not working / rear exhaust corroded / rear brake pipes greesed

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,762 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

high level stop inop

n/s/r tyre split

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

o/s/r parking brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre split

rear silencer heavly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,269 miles

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

high level brake lights some not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,269 miles

high level brake lights some not working

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,489 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

high level brake lamp has some bulbs not working

rear brake discs

slight play in o/s & n/s/r suspention joints

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,497 miles

both rear brake hose corroding on ferrules

surface corrosion on both sub frames and steering and suspension components

Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake hose corroding on ferrules

surface corrosion on both sub frames and steering and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,661 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 UWZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UWZ, 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 UWZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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