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AD03 NVP

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

56,031 mi
Last recorded56,031 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NVP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 56,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,981 miles

Front washer jet output poor

handbrake efficiency poor and just passed test at 17% (min requirement 16%)

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,889 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 55,889 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 55,843 miles

reverse lamp not working

Fail 28 Nov 2020 55,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,841 miles

all four tyres perished within tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four tyres perished within tread

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 52,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,782 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,601 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 15,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 15,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 12,384 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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AD03 NVP is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AD03 NVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 NVP registered?

AD03 NVP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 NVP safe to buy?

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