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GK53 JTY

2003 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,672 mi
Last recorded45,672 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JTY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 45,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort low .

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort low .

Suspension components corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,426 miles

Body has slight corrosion on body and suspension system. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear nearside to offside also (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes and attached components (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear sub frames (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 43,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear sub frames (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,920 miles

All brake pipes now showing signs of corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 42,906 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

All brake pipes now showing signs of corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,249 miles

1/ slight play in n/s front lower shock asborber mounting bush

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside steering

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,435 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

The front tyres are cracking.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,371 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The n/s washers are not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,992 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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GK53 JTY is a 2003 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK53 JTY, 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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What year was GK53 JTY registered?

GK53 JTY is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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