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AV52 FGZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,965 mi
Last recorded38,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 38,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on with misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,207 miles

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

Slight play in O/S/R top suspension joint

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,207 miles

Slight play in O/S/R top suspension joint

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,806 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,540 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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AV52 FGZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV52 FGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 FGZ registered?

AV52 FGZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is AV52 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 FGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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