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EA03 FKB

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,429 mi
Last recorded53,429 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 53,429 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 53,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,052 miles

clutch pedal anti slip cover loose

non standard control pedal anti slip covers fitted

rear tyre pressures low

Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

clutch pedal anti slip cover loose

non standard control pedal anti slip covers fitted

rear tyre pressures low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,461 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,600 miles

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

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

offside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,434 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,582 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,508 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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EA03 FKB is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EA03 FKB, 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 EA03 FKB registered?

EA03 FKB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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