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AF03 USV

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 USV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,962 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 90,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower rear bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,680 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken and missing (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,121 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 73,167 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,845 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,845 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under car coolant pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slightly pitted

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,871 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,691 miles

slight play in both front lower inner bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,939 miles

Front and rear pads/discs wearing thin.

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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AF03 USV is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF03 USV, 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 AF03 USV registered?

AF03 USV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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