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AD53 UAL

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,923 mi
Last recorded98,923 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UAL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control rod inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight binding (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control rod inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner brake pads near to warning plates

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,715 miles

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

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

wiper blades spliting

Fail 22 Nov 2016 90,713 miles

Emissions not tested coolant pipe burst (7.3.A.1)

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

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

wiper blades spliting

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,067 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,080 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,517 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 25,900 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,214 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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AD53 UAL is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD53 UAL, 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 AD53 UAL registered?

AD53 UAL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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