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VX03 MVF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,749 mi
Last recorded59,749 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MVF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 59,749 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,835 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Fail 27 May 2015 54,835 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,137 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 36,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,980 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,592 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 28,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,444 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 MVF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VX03 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

VX03 MVF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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