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VK03 UED

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UED
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,780 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 72,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,539 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 72,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 71,017 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,011 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 62,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 43,295 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s and n/s rear tyres on 1.6mm

o/s/r brake disc disscoloured

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 UED is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK03 UED, 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 VK03 UED registered?

VK03 UED is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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