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AV53 OYF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,766 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running front to back marked with white chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight kerb damage

Pass 13 Dec 2014 57,485 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,622 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,390 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 OYF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

AV53 OYF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AV53 OYF safe to buy?

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