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AK53 WNM

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WNM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body cover in body sealer

Fail 6 Jun 2026 85,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body cover in body sealer

Pass 17 May 2024 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 84,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 81,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,556 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 79,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 78,206 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 78,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 77,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,110 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,949 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,528 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,528 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WNM is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WNM, 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 AK53 WNM registered?

AK53 WNM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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