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AY53 NCF

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,859 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 49,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,848 miles

Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated all 4 units front and rear (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,848 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)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated all 4 units front and rear (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

engine management light on

front to rear coolant pipe damp

Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

engine management light on

front to rear coolant pipe damp

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,832 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

suspect n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,829 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

suspect n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,391 miles

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

brake pedal pivot worn

cluch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs slight wear

front to rear coolant pipes damp

silencer strap corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,238 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

air bag warning light on

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

damage in n/s outer body sill

front brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads worn

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

air bag warning light on

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

damage in n/s outer body sill

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,102 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,249 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,240 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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AY53 NCF is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 NCF registered?

AY53 NCF is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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