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AP03 UNT

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UNT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,587 miles

off si near side rear wheel buckled

slight play in near side bottom shock absorber bush

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,586 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint off side front (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint near side font (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint off side front (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated near side rear (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush near side lower (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened near side lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened off side lower (2.4.G.1)

off si near side rear wheel buckled

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,001 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,094 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,472 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,665 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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AP03 UNT is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP03 UNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 UNT registered?

AP03 UNT is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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