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VX03 PBV

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 PBV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 89,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,355 miles

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,355 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 23 May 2018 80,691 miles

under side painted

n/s/f tyre sidewall curb damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

all brake pipes greased

front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 80,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

front lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall curb damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under side painted

Pass 24 May 2017 79,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear cutting on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 78,936 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill outer (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear cutting on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 77,221 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,775 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,007 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 56,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,198 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 37,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 PBV is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

VX03 PBV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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