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CX03 OZS

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 OZS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tie rod slight play

o/s/f tie rod slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,418 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,849 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 61,471 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive tightness at excellerator pedal

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,725 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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CX03 OZS is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CX03 OZS, 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 CX03 OZS registered?

CX03 OZS is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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