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AO53 UME

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

106,433 mi
Last recorded106,433 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UME
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 106,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 106,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 102,714 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 101,406 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,805 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,556 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,556 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,986 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,358 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 88,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,854 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,636 miles

Battery clamp is missing

Signs of surface corrision to both front and rear subframes

Fail 1 Nov 2012 82,636 miles

Battery clamp is missing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of surface corrision to both front and rear subframes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,601 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,965 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,963 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,695 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 64,693 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,190 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,081 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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AO53 UME is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 AO53 UME, 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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AO53 UME is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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