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VK03 LZM

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,211 mi
Last recorded27,211 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 LZM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 27,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 27,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,169 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear suspension components and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 26,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,273 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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2017 24,273 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner braking face. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears inner braking face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 18,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,759 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 14,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 6,871 miles

Front number plate poor but still clearly readable.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 6,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,737 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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VK03 LZM is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK03 LZM, 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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VK03 LZM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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