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VX03 MPV

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,605 mi
Last recorded85,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MPV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 85,605 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill two holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis plate not secure

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 74,125 miles

Emissions not tested wont connect to emission machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,120 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,359 miles

Both front to rear metal cooling pipes are corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,359 miles

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

Both front to rear metal cooling pipes are corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 61,264 miles

Vehicle has a coolant leak

Fail 4 May 2012 61,264 miles

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

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

Vehicle has a coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2011 57,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 57,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,400 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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VX03 MPV is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX03 MPV, 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 VX03 MPV registered?

VX03 MPV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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