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A20 JYW

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,053 mi
Last recorded56,053 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JYW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 56,053 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 56,047 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 55,895 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 55,812 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing dot code 4013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 55,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing dot code 4013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 55,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 53,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,763 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 49,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 48,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 45,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 43,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 26,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 20,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,135 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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A20 JYW is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A20 JYW, 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 A20 JYW registered?

A20 JYW is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A20 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 JYW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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