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EA53 OGX

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,943 mi
Last recorded53,943 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,318 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

number plates may need changing at some point

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,642 miles

o/side indicators flashing slightly fast

Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,034 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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EA53 OGX is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA53 OGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 OGX registered?

EA53 OGX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is EA53 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 OGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA53 OGX have outstanding finance?

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