MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust rusty
front subframe rusty
n/s front wishbone rusty
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight engine oil weep
slight exhaust blow from the flexi
Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp rusty and broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
exhaust rusty
front subframe rusty
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight engine oil weep
slight exhaust blow from the flexi
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S/F WHEEL ARCH INSECURE
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre heavily perishied
near/side/rear brake binding, rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads appear low
near/side/rear tyre on limit
ront brake worn and corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre heavily perishied
near/side/rear brake binding, rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads appear low
near/side/rear tyre on limit
ront brake worn and corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight bind n/s/r brake
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW53 AOA is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW53 AOA, 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 SW53 AOA registered?
SW53 AOA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2003.
Is SW53 AOA safe to buy?
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