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CV03 HLF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HLF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,219 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively DISC DISCOLOURING (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively DISC DISCOLOURING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,012 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 78,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 77,435 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 77,435 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,973 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 May 2016 76,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 May 2015 76,119 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,648 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,638 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

offside front pads appear low, advise inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,572 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

offside front pads appear low, advise inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,905 miles

spare tyre and wheel missing rear brake discs rusting inner face front discs ridged slight play in n/s/r hub

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,905 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre and wheel missing rear brake discs rusting inner face front discs ridged slight play in n/s/r hub

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread depth just in spec

Pass 27 May 2010 60,414 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 60,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,444 miles

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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CV03 HLF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CV03 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

CV03 HLF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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