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AF53 RGV

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,232 mi
Last recorded62,232 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RGV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,585 miles

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

n/s wiper split

rattle from gearbox area

Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper split

rattle from gearbox area

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 57,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,142 miles

High level (centre) brake light not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rattle from flywheel area

Slight corrosion on both rear body mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,568 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,997 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2012 49,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,583 miles

aux drive belt noisey and loose

front wipers smiery and split on ends

nearside rear tyre perished in tread slightly

offside rear badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,262 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs very corroded and worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,147 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded

slight oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,683 miles

rear discs slightly worn †front discs slightly worn †unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,032 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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AF53 RGV is a 2003 MG Tf in Red 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 AF53 RGV, 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 AF53 RGV registered?

AF53 RGV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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