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AX03 AYM

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AYM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,437 miles

Advise exhaust has slight blow.

Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mountain. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,289 miles

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded. Advise play in n,s rear suspension arm bush. Advise oil leak.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,656 miles

Advise both rear tyres close to legal limit

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (filter)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,225 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 79,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 72,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 28,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,054 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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AX03 AYM is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX03 AYM, 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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AX03 AYM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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