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FV03 CKJ

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,960 mi
Last recorded60,960 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,960 miles

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

steering has slight tight spot

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,927 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 57,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,316 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 31,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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FV03 CKJ is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV03 CKJ, 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.

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FV03 CKJ is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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