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SW53 AOA

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AOA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,593 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,648 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 77,645 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,915 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,946 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,227 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 18,227 miles

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.

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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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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