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AO03 OTJ

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,821 mi
Last recorded22,821 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 22,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 22,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 22,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 22,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 21,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 21,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 21,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,946 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 17,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 17,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 15,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,295 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 2,573 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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AO03 OTJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 OTJ, 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 AO03 OTJ registered?

AO03 OTJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AO03 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 OTJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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