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AV53 SKN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,061 mi
Last recorded82,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,061 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,054 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,943 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,937 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,431 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot o/s and n/s pin/bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rubber bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

backbox hanger fractured but still secure

bonnet release cable stiff

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot o/s and n/s pin/bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rubber bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

backbox hanger fractured but still secure

bonnet release cable stiff

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,041 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,034 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,915 miles

front inner brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,354 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 43,313 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,340 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,091 miles

corrosion to all discs .....

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,868 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 SKN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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