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E5 VET

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,227 mi
Last recorded25,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 VET
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 25,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,059 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 25,059 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,037 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 25,037 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 25,010 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 24,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,490 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 24,490 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2017 24,387 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 24,358 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 24,054 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 22,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 21,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,589 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2011 21,531 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 21,015 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 20,519 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 20,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 18,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 18,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,950 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 VET is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VET, 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 VET registered?

E5 VET is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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