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2003 MG TF
General Information
- Registration SL53OUF
- Manufacturer MG
- Model TF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1588cc
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- Expired 06 Nov 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,543 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,191 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside nearside front subframe mounting bushes outer metal casing corroding
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,152 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front brake discs grooved on inside surface
- Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,375 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 4 Apr 201628 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,907 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 28 Apr 20157 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,844 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
5 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,039 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014 5 Jul 20135 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,684 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
5 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,043 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 26 Oct 201025 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,692 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 30 Oct 200929 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,822 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,777 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 3 Oct 200731 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,510 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 31 Oct 200631 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SL53OUF was registered on 2003-10-14
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