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AV53 KRN

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,724 mi
Last recorded45,724 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KRN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 45,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,993 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 36,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,059 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML is on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,422 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres are perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,451 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,371 miles

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

Rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,704 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 KRN is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

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

Is AV53 KRN safe to buy?

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