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AP53 EWN

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,302 mi
Last recorded52,302 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EWN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 52,302 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill severely corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished + dated 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,923 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive **Large hole in sill** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low

Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 45,842 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 - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 44,610 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Warning lamp illuminates with lights turned on (1.6 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning intermittent (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front corner outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Front corner outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,320 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Dec 2016 44,289 miles

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)

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,932 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Steering tie rod inner joint very slight wear

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,188 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Fail 22 Dec 2014 41,188 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,200 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,712 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 39,712 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,735 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 33,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,121 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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AP53 EWN is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 EWN, 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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AP53 EWN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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