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AV53 SKO

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 54,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 46,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface rust too both front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,945 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 43,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,938 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 43,938 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 43,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,575 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,225 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,225 miles

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

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

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,507 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 34,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,319 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 SKO is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 SKO registered?

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

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