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AF53 RBY

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,075 mi
Last recorded56,075 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,075 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,356 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,065 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,219 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 28,219 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,605 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 25,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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AF53 RBY is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 RBY registered?

AF53 RBY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 RBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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