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VF03 FHK

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,139 mi
Last recorded56,139 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FHK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,139 miles

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

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

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

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

advise damage to both rear outer sill panel areas

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise damage to both rear outer sill panel areas

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2013 51,718 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil filler neck bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,718 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil filler neck bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,503 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,520 miles

2 bulbs inop on centre brake light

both front & os rear wheel inner rims buckled

Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

2 bulbs inop on centre brake light

both front & os rear wheel inner rims buckled

ns rear anti roll bar link fitted incorrectly, (top mount on wrong side of anti roll bar)(causing anti roll bar to move to the left)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,595 miles

3 bulbs inop on centre brake light

both front wheel inner rims damaged/bent

both rear brake hose top ferrels rusty/corroded

ns rear trailing arm bush worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

3 bulbs inop on centre brake light

both front wheel inner rims damaged/bent

both rear brake hose top ferrels rusty/corroded

ns rear trailing arm bush worn

ns rear tyre cracked/split around tread to sidewall 205/50/15

os front tyre cracked around tread 185/55/15

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,690 miles

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

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

coolant pipes under vehicle leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,378 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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VF03 FHK is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VF03 FHK, 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 VF03 FHK registered?

VF03 FHK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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