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VF03 FHL

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tyre tread.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 76,037 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tyre tread.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,752 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,601 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,741 miles

rear exhaust mounts getting rusted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,484 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,078 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 45,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,602 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 FHL is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

VF03 FHL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is VF03 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 FHL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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