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VK53 FSF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FSF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,971 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2020 121,971 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2019 117,922 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2019 117,922 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2018 107,797 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 107,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer sill corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,103 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 88,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension top ball joints slightly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2015 76,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,497 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,574 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,644 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 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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