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1697 MG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,892 mi
Last recorded77,892 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1697 MG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 77,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface rust to various suspension compoments

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 75,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,913 miles

all four brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,813 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,651 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,740 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,629 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,038 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,062 miles

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

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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1697 MG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 1697 MG, 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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1697 MG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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