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E5 EDH

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,661 mi
Last recorded50,661 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 EDH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2025 50,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 49,294 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 48,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,349 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 45,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,976 miles

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Front Front and rear sub frames have surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear tyres perished due to age

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,118 miles

Exhaust flexi outer cover

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % worn RFI (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 37,118 miles

Exhaust flexi outer cover

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % worn RFI (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,071 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,923 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,388 miles

advisory.both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,917 miles

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

advisory.nearside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,505 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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E5 EDH is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E5 EDH, 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 E5 EDH registered?

E5 EDH is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is E5 EDH safe to buy?

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