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A17 SSF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,146 mi
Last recorded60,146 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SSF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,154 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,347 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,347 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,673 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 57,673 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 56,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 56,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 56,107 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 55,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 55,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 55,637 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,356 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,113 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,430 miles

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

very small splits in front wiper blades

Fail 11 Feb 2013 48,430 miles

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

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

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

very small splits in front wiper blades

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,280 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,918 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 20,589 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,343 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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A17 SSF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 SSF, 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 A17 SSF registered?

A17 SSF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is A17 SSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SSF shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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