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AK53 UDZ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,065 mi
Last recorded80,065 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UDZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 80,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 80,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,622 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,095 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2018 70,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,024 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 61,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,413 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 52,191 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box outter skin deteriated

Pass 24 May 2011 51,426 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,530 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 29,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,598 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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AK53 UDZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK53 UDZ, 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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AK53 UDZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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