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EA53 OGZ

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,057 mi
Last recorded64,057 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 64,057 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 64,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,559 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,594 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,231 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,048 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,177 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 23,570 miles

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

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 OGZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

EA53 OGZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is EA53 OGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 OGZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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