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AF03 URR

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,388 mi
Last recorded66,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 URR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,388 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 66,153 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,183 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,457 miles

both n/s tyres very low tread

Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,321 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 33,033 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,080 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,888 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,162 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,798 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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AF03 URR is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF03 URR, 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 AF03 URR registered?

AF03 URR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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