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KY03 AZL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 AZL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,945 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey but not rough when rotated

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section (6.1.B.2)

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 7 Mar 2016 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 58,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,944 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,652 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,478 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,062 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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KY03 AZL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KY03 AZL, 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.

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What year was KY03 AZL registered?

KY03 AZL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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