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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
clutch rigid pipe rubbing on new brake pipe , corroded, requires new clips
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all new brake pipes fitted need re clipping or new clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed handbrake lever rubbing on flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed brake calliper lever rubbing on flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
clutch rigid pipe rubbing on new brake pipe , corroded, requires new clips
Both front and rear sub frame under seal
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
Offside Front noise when wheel rotated
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside seat belt webbing damaged
o/s/r and both front brake discs rusty & pitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated
Nearside front wheel has positive camber
Oil leak
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front wheel has positive camber
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
interior rear view mirror insecure
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
interior rear view mirror insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
unable to inspect front brakepads fully without dismantling
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK03 EBM is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AK03 EBM, 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 AK03 EBM registered?
AK03 EBM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is AK03 EBM safe to buy?
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