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AD03 VDL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VDL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant pipes

front brake actuation

nsf trye worn on edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant pipes

front brake actuation

nsf trye worn on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,390 miles

Exhaust steady band missing (exhaust secure)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,390 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust steady band missing (exhaust secure)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,269 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 11,083 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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AD03 VDL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

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

Is AD03 VDL safe to buy?

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