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AO03 FYF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,340 mi
Last recorded118,340 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

anti slip device missing from clutch pedal,

Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,785 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,342 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

The OSR outer Sill is corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 64,248 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

The Engine Oil Pressure Switch is leaking

The OSR outer Sill is corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,718 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,153 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 44,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,423 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,120 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,002 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner brake disc surface slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,628 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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AO03 FYF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AO03 FYF, 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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AO03 FYF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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