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P5 LKE

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 LKE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 92,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 92,886 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2010 86,227 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 86,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both number plates starting too deteriorate

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Exhaust strap broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blades starting too come apart

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion forming underneath vehicle at various places

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reqires tracking

Fail 12 Apr 2007 66,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

requires tracking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,921 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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P5 LKE is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 P5 LKE, 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 P5 LKE registered?

P5 LKE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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