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VX03 PNN

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 PNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 100,650 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 100,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaks

front/rear subframe corroding

n/s/f coolant pipe leaking

o/s/r tyre perrished/splitting outer wall

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,593 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake lever slightly high

n/s/f washer jet leaking water

Fail 28 Jul 2014 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

engine oil leak

handbrake lever slightly high

n/s/f washer jet leaking water

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs very corroded

engine oil leak

front to rear coolant pipe leaking/corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

underbody corrosion on vechile

Fail 26 Jul 2013 82,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs very corroded

engine oil leak

front to rear coolant pipe leaking/corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

underbody corrosion on vechile

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,558 miles

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

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

both front tyres perrished

o/s/r handbrake reading low

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres perrished

engine /oil filter has excessive oil leak

o/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,858 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,929 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,929 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2009 50,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,539 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 PNN is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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