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AV53 HDH

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HDH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,610 miles

discs corroding

hand brake near end travel

n/s front tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,607 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,352 miles

Damage to n/s/rear sill and front wing and bumper

Front disc's corroded close to legal limit.

Front registration plate cracked.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,694 miles

Slight damage to n/s sill.

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,496 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s sill.

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,039 miles

(7) Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

(7) Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,970 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 13,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 9,236 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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AV53 HDH is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 HDH, 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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AV53 HDH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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