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AV53 KHJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,425 mi
Last recorded76,425 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 76,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,343 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle covered in underseal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,216 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s brake flexi rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/s and O/s condensation within headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s upper slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,284 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

both front headlights has slight condensation

under bonnet brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,237 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slighty rusty

all tyres slightly cracked

both front headlights has slight condestaion

under bonnet brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,943 miles

both headlights has slight condensation

both steering track control arm slight play

front discs slightly scored and pitted

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

fuel pipe under bonnet slightly rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,551 miles

front discs slightly pitted

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear discs really pitted on inside

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2015 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front discs slightly pitted

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear discs really pitted on inside

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,481 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,310 miles

both front tyres outer side walls are slightly perished

both rear brake discs are corroded

both sub frames are corroded

o/s/f lower strut bush has play

Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front tyres outer side walls are slightly perished

both rear brake discs are corroded

both sub frames are corroded

o/s/f lower strut bush has play

Fail 8 Nov 2011 55,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age crackes in both front tyre walls

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion at n/s/f and o/s/f but not structural

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,686 miles

age crackes in both front tyre walls

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion at n/s/f and o/s/f but not structural

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,118 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,289 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,289 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,391 miles

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,026 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 KHJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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