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CA03 UOS

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 UOS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,796 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,806 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 38,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,772 miles

Slight under body corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,851 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 36,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in osr and nsr tyre not down to cords

front discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,159 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side front wiper blade damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 31,506 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side front wiper blade damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,714 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 UOS is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA03 UOS, 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 CA03 UOS registered?

CA03 UOS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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