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A16 NAW

2003 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,218 mi
Last recorded87,218 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NAW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

right outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2024 86,685 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,653 miles

Rear Outer sill slight surface corrosion both sides

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,448 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,431 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 43,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,756 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,443 miles

Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A16 NAW is a 2003 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 NAW, 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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A16 NAW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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