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AV53 KLK

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,021 mi
Last recorded56,021 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KLK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,021 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 51,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,692 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,677 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,435 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,036 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills slightly corroded

all four tyres perishing and starting to crack

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,833 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 46,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,571 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,817 miles

small cracks in rear tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,817 miles

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

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

small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,197 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KLK is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

AV53 KLK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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