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CF02 JRF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 JRF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 78,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,801 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box not in the best condition (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 69,274 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box not in the best condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,750 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 52,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,392 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant low

slight bind at n/s/r

Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant low

slight bind at n/s/r

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,177 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,187 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,016 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,016 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,481 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,610 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,610 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,704 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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CF02 JRF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF02 JRF, 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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CF02 JRF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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