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AF03 VKP

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VKP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 99,782 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,367 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,396 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,396 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust strap broken

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,194 miles

NS track rod end has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2019 69,194 miles

NS track rod end has slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,885 miles

NSR tyre has a small bulge to the inner side wall

OS NS front tyres have slight wear to the inner tread shoulders

OS NS rear brake discs have slight corrosion to the inner faces

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,586 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,307 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,578 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,726 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTY

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,005 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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AF03 VKP is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VKP, 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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AF03 VKP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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