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AK03 KKL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,131 mi
Last recorded85,131 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KKL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,011 miles

front brake discs inside faces are corroded

high level brake light is out

light corrosion on suspension parts in general

light wear in osf,nsf,osr upper suspension ball joints

nsr and osr brake pipes are lightly corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 18 Dec 2017 82,006 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake discs inside faces are corroded

high level brake light is out

light corrosion on suspension parts in general

light wear in osf,nsf,osr upper suspension ball joints

nsr and osr brake pipes are lightly corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 29 Nov 2017 82,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs inside faces are corroded

high level brake light is out

light lift in osf ,nsf ,osr upper suspension ball joints

nsf tyre has worn inside corner close to limit

nsr brake pipe is corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,351 miles

All brake discs corroded on inside faces

Coolant hoses under car showing signs of leaking

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

No high level brake light

Parking brake effort only just met

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,797 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

no high level stop light

osf and nsf top ball joints worn

osf brake flexi ferrule corroded

osr park brake effort low

osr top ball joint worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

osr top ball joint worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

front and rear subframes corroded

no high level stop light

osf and nsf top ball joints worn

osf brake flexi ferrule corroded

osr park brake effort low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,576 miles

coolent pipes corroded

nsf damper bush worn

osf brake pipe slight rust

osr susp arm slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2014 73,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant pipes at front corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,955 miles

Both front to reasr coolant pipes rusty

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,403 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr top hub bush worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,119 miles

Minor play in OS steering rack.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,421 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 48,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,365 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

NS washer jet weak.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 14,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KKL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KKL, 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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AK03 KKL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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