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AD03 VBU

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VBU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 44,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four discs corroded

both front wipers split

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,038 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 37,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,694 miles

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

air bag(srs)light on

offside wiper blade beginning to split

spare wheel not present

Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

air bag(srs)light on

offside wiper blade beginning to split

spare wheel not present

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,787 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,787 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,410 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front and nearside rear wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,137 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 25,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust started to corrode

front discs are corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AD03 VBU 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 71.4%.

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 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 AD03 VBU, 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 AD03 VBU registered?

AD03 VBU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 VBU safe to buy?

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