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CV03 FGA

2003 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,325 mi
Last recorded43,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FGA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,546 miles

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)

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2008 32,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,185 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Rear indicators are going white.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,971 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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CV03 FGA is a 2003 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV03 FGA, 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 CV03 FGA registered?

CV03 FGA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CV03 FGA safe to buy?

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