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VE53 ZGY

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZGY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 79,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front sub-frame heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,559 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brakes require attention just pass brake test

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brakes require attention just pass brake test

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,730 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,304 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,621 miles

% low o/s parking brake effort

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light flashed on then off

battery light on

engine management light flashing on and off

metal coolant pipe under vehicle corroded and starting to leak

rev counter intermitant fault

steering light on

vehicle over heated when test was finished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

air bag light flashed on then off

battery light on

engine management light flashing on and off

metal coolant pipe under vehicle corroded and starting to leak

rev counter intermitant fault

steering light on

vehicle over heated when test was finished

Pass 14 Aug 2010 58,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,565 miles

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

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

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,565 miles

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

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 29,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VE53 ZGY is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE53 ZGY, 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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VE53 ZGY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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