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CA03 TTF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

60,777 mi
Last recorded60,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 TTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,777 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 May 2021 58,944 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 58,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,784 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,048 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,061 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2016 50,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,055 miles

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

some corrosion in suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,042 miles

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

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

some corrosion in suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,109 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 28,109 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,058 miles

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)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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)

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

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

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

engine oil and coolant mixture

Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,167 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,167 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,540 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,669 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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CA03 TTF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA03 TTF, 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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CA03 TTF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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