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CE03 HTV

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 116,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,438 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,344 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 106,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,777 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Driveshaft oil seal misting

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 102,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to clutch pipe ferrules.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to clutch pipe front to rear.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 101,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

SRS Light on.

corrosion on all barke discs

Fail 18 Feb 2013 92,044 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

SRS Light on.

corrosion on all barke discs

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,669 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,851 miles

both front tyres uneven wear ok at time of test

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play ok at time of test

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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CE03 HTV is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE03 HTV, 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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CE03 HTV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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