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AP52 GXG

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GXG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,211 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,321 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken exhaust still secure

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,023 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 65,018 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,717 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 50,502 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly deterioated

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear number plate loose

Fail 26 May 2011 50,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deterioated

indicator switch loose

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear number plate loose

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,037 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,413 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,096 miles

advise nearside front and offside front upper suspention arms freshley greased but have no play

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,941 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 24,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,600 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,600 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AP52 GXG is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP52 GXG, 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 AP52 GXG registered?

AP52 GXG is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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