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AV53 KFK

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KFK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,891 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 68,694 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Central brake lamp not working

offside and nearside rear subframe mounting brackets corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,455 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,499 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,513 miles

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,889 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,257 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,278 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 KFK is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 KFK, 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 KFK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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