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AK03 HSJ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 HSJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 75,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 68,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,384 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside front lower suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,314 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,312 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,859 miles

all discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,092 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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AK03 HSJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AK03 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

AK03 HSJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AK03 HSJ safe to buy?

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