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MG03 CAR

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG03 CAR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 45,901 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,545 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,795 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,626 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,756 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 23,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,273 miles

Coolant pipes front to rear corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front discs pitted to borderline on inner face

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 14,235 miles

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

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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MG03 CAR is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 MG03 CAR, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MG03 CAR registered?

MG03 CAR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is MG03 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG03 CAR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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