MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
bonnet stiff to open
centre stop lamp appears disconnected
clutch pedal rubber missing
front numberplate damaged
nsf door mirror damaged and tapped up little loose
nsr nsf lower shock absorber bushes slight play
osf outer sill corroded
osr nsr brakes slightly binding
osr wheel arch corroded and bubbling
rear window deteriated and split
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
bonnet stiff to open
centre stop lamp appears disconnected
clutch pedal rubber missing
front numberplate damaged
nsf door mirror damaged and tapped up little loose
nsr nsf lower shock absorber bushes slight play
osf outer sill corroded
osr nsr brakes slightly binding
osr wheel arch corroded and bubbling
rear window deteriated and split
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Outer sill corroded
front subframe corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn down to 2/3mm approx 185/55/15
cut in offside rear inner tyre tread but not exposing any cords
front number plate damaged
front to rear coolant pipes corroded
offside rear inner tyre worn
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bush mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn down to 2/3mm approx 185/55/15
cut in offside rear inner tyre tread but not exposing any cords
front number plate damaged
front to rear coolant pipes corroded
offside rear inner tyre worn
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear suspension top ball joints slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight binding nearside rear brake / rear pads wearing thin
fornt registration plate is slightly dmaged
front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion
nearside rear tyre is worn low (185/55/15)
offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play
surface corrosion to front and rear suframes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes corroded
underbody, suspention etc corroded
Oil leak
both front tyres worn
front number plate damaged
front to rear coolant pipes corroded
high level brake light not working
slight play in offside steering arm
nearside rear brake slightly binding
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 FSF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?
VK53 FSF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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