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X60 MGF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX60 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body heavily undersealed including suspension

Fail 27 Jun 2020 69,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body heavily undersealed including suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,221 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 69,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,340 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,572 miles

advise both rear radius arm bushes have play advise replace

advise front wipers poor

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise replace

advise tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 May 2011 46,817 miles

nearside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2010 39,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,361 miles

c/l 536793

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,108 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 9 May 2006 18,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 18,671 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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X60 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X60 MGF, 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 X60 MGF registered?

X60 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is X60 MGF safe to buy?

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