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AK53 GMK

2003 MG Tf 160

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Tf 16042,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GMK
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,051 miles

front brake flexy ferrules starting to corrode

front sub frame mounts starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,726 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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AK53 GMK is a 2003 MG Tf 160 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 42,268 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 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 GMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 GMK registered?

AK53 GMK is a 2003 MG Tf 160, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AK53 GMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 GMK shows 3 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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