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AV53 KNO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KNO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 85,385 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 85,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 796,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 60,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,189 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,528 miles

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

slight distortion front brakes

surface rust rear discs

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,968 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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 KNO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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