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AV53 SXO

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 54,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has surface corrosion and is becoming thin (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 54,684 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has surface corrosion and is becoming thin (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 54,674 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to the front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to the front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill is corroded and becoming thin (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 53,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,988 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,441 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,441 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,511 miles

Nearside front tyre has a minor cut in the outer sidewall ,within test limits

Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside front tyre ,outer sidewall has minor cut within the test limits

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,119 miles

Nearside front tyre has a minor cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2011 50,119 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a minor cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 42,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,685 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,334 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,396 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 SXO is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

AV53 SXO is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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