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VK53 PFN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,152 miles

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,347 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 59,207 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 59,207 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 55,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link lower bolt loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Flexible hose incorrectly positioned

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,950 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around drivers seat (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 51,950 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around drivers seat (4.11 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 39,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,361 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs surface corrosion & pads low

Fail 19 Sep 2011 26,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads approx 70% worn

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,089 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,908 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 14,908 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 PFN 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 75%.

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 PFN, 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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VK53 PFN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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