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CV03 HLJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,834 mi
Last recorded50,834 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HLJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,834 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 50,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,600 miles

Damage to n/s/f of car

Front discs corroded

Rear discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,016 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumber and wing

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,016 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumber and wing

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,620 miles

Damage to N/S/F bumper

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

Rear brake discs corrodede

Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,334 miles

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

Front and rear bumpers have accident damage

N/S/F tyre near legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,334 miles

Front and rear bumpers have accident damage

N/S/F tyre near legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,553 miles

Both front tyres near limit

Front bumper damaged

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 29,553 miles

Both front tyres near limit

Front bumper damaged

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,693 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,496 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 15,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HLJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV03 HLJ?

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What year was CV03 HLJ registered?

CV03 HLJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is CV03 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 HLJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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