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AV53 MKG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,589 mi
Last recorded31,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 31,589 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 31,581 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

underside starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,574 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 31,300 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corroding

Pass 19 May 2022 30,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,570 miles

Metal Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,854 miles

Metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,745 miles

Metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and weak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,302 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 29,294 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 27,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake pedal switch adjustment (1.2.1e)

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

Both front tyres cracking and compound gone hard

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,736 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,779 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 MKG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

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

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