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CE03 HVD

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HVD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,964 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs moderately corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sill/lower wheel arch lip has moderate surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2020 75,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs moderately corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Sill/lower wheel arch lip has moderate surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe bracket moderately corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner lower wheel well has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,864 miles

Both rear lower sills/wheel arches have slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,080 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,530 miles

braking system modified

suspension modified

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,888 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,709 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 55,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 55,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 50,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,192 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 43,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2008 36,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,560 miles

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

Offside 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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CE03 HVD 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 70.8%.

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 HVD, 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 CE03 HVD registered?

CE03 HVD is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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