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VK53 FSE

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,078 mi
Last recorded33,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FSE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,659 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 30,607 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,194 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,102 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,412 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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VK53 FSE is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VK53 FSE, 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 VK53 FSE registered?

VK53 FSE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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