No, MK53 UZX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for MK53 UZX?

The MOT for MK53 UZX is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 June 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of MK53 UZX?

The recorded mileage for MK53 UZX is 72,754 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MK53 UZX ULEZ compliant?

No, MK53 UZX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · MK53 UZX

MK53 UZX

2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 72,754 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MG TF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/06/2018
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 72,754 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/06/2018

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 72,754 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1796cc

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MK53 UZX Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2017
72,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Known faults for MG MG TF

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MK53 UZX Mileage History

23/11/200640,036 mi
23/11/200640,036 mi
03/12/200740,039 mi+3 mi
12/05/200945,511 mi+5,472 mi
08/05/201049,800 mi+4,289 mi
27/05/201154,394 mi+4,594 mi
08/05/201257,683 mi+3,289 mi
10/05/201257,684 mi+1 mi
03/05/201360,504 mi+2,820 mi
10/05/201463,090 mi+2,586 mi
15/05/201566,461 mi+3,371 mi
18/05/201670,319 mi+3,858 mi
10/06/201772,749 mi+2,430 mi
14/06/201772,754 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 3,099 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

MK53 UZX MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (MK53 UZX) between November 2006 and June 2017.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C”.

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