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AD03 ZYJ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 76,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 75,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 73,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,346 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 71,344 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,954 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,947 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,248 miles

n/s front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

n/s parking brake effort low just within limit

n/s rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall near excessive

o/s front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front brake pads worn slightly low

Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front brake pads worn slightly low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,480 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 53,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 45,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

interrior mirror insecure

Fail 25 May 2012 44,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

interrior mirror insecure

Pass 11 May 2011 36,745 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,000 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 ZYJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD03 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

AD03 ZYJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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