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COL 65V

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,614 mi
Last recorded108,614 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOL 65V
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,464 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 104,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 97,403 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 97,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 76,056 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,216 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,215 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,816 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,839 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)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,948 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,343 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,357 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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COL 65V is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 COL 65V, 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 COL 65V registered?

COL 65V is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is COL 65V safe to buy?

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