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EA53 FZP

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 112,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,815 miles

Clutch pipe corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 103,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose, marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch pipe corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along top of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement de bonded. Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,995 miles

clucth pipe corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clucth pipe corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch hydraulic hose - excessive corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,193 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,649 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,248 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 64,213 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,508 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,508 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 56,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,133 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,576 miles

high leavel brake lamp inop

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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EA53 FZP is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EA53 FZP, 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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EA53 FZP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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