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E5 SCN

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,261 mi
Last recorded54,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SCN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at splitter joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, front mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at splitter joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, front mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,996 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,781 miles

nearside rear cv boot insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,201 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,457 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Feb 2007 46,400 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,202 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 34,202 miles

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

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

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 SCN is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E5 SCN, 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 SCN registered?

E5 SCN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is E5 SCN safe to buy?

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