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FJ53 OEE

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,279 mi
Last recorded18,279 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OEE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 18,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 18,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 17,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 16,305 miles

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2018 15,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,976 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 13,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 13,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,552 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Oct 2010 11,911 miles

(1)Front NS tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 11,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 7,510 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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FJ53 OEE is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 OEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 OEE registered?

FJ53 OEE is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FJ53 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 OEE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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