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AU03 FJC

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,740 mi
Last recorded30,740 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,740 miles

Offside Front end of outer sill corroded - Not within 30cm of a failure area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,590 miles

Offside Front End of outer sill corroded - not within 30cm of a failure area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,452 miles

Offside Front end of outer sill corroded - not within 30 cm of a failure area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,347 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside outer sill front end corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,124 miles

Offside front end of outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,064 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 14,064 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,144 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 12,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 10,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 7,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,668 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,400 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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AU03 FJC is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU03 FJC, 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 AU03 FJC registered?

AU03 FJC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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