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AV53 KFJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,522 mi
Last recorded62,522 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 61,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,422 miles

Nearside Rear calliper carrier bolt lower condition of fitment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers undertrays fitted

nears side rear brake caliper bolt washer broken up and provides insufficient support

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear calliper carrier bolt lower condition of fitment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,505 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres cracking on treads and sidewalls

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on treads and sidewalls

wipers not coming on with when washers worked

Fail 10 Feb 2017 59,505 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyres cracking on treads and sidewalls

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on treads and sidewalls

wipers not coming on with when washers worked

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,350 miles

Centre both front tyres age cracking

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber lower fixing bush

Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,347 miles

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

Centre both front tyres age cracking

rear brake discs rusted on inner face

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber lower fixing bush

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,273 miles

both front tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,156 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)

offside front tyre crack up on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,652 miles

Cracking to o/side front tyre to both side walls.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,652 miles

Cracking to o/side front tyre to both side walls.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,861 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inner side

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,782 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 KFJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFJ, 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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What year was AV53 KFJ registered?

AV53 KFJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AV53 KFJ safe to buy?

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