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CV03 OTC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,325 mi
Last recorded19,325 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 OTC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 19,325 miles

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

n/s rear subframe mount corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 19,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 18,957 miles

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

radiator bottom hose leaking coolant

Fail 10 Apr 2024 18,954 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever travel

radiator bottom hose leaking coolant

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2023 18,738 miles

Binding osr wheel at limit.

Brake disc faces corroded.

Corrosion and heavy undersealing to front and rear suspension components and sill edges.

Minor bind nsr wheel.

Rear tyres worn close to tread bars.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 18,545 miles

Front radiator bottom hose leaking

Hand brake effort at limit,

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,274 miles

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

coolant stains and coolant hoses, minor oil wetness at dipstick tube, corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,599 miles

corrosion to underside sub frames and suspension components but heavily under sealed too.

nsr wheel has bind / drag.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 17,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside sub frames and suspension components but heavily under sealed too.

nsr wheel has bind / drag.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,534 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components, coolant stain at engine

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,313 miles

suspension components rusty, play in track rod ends close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,702 miles

MInor play at front track rod ends

Minor det` to front discs.

Surface corrosion and undersealing to front and rear suspension and subframes.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,155 miles

brake efforts low - discs glazed, minot oil leak, play in o/s track rod end, surface corrosion to underside suspension compoants

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,908 miles

underside and componants rusty, play in o/s track rod end

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,613 miles

surface corrosion to suspension componants, minor play in o/s track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,197 miles

dips at limit, surface corrosion to f and r suspension multi and water pipes minor.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,554 miles

very minor surface corrosion to subframes, dip aim at limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,259 miles

surface corrosion to front subframe and wishbones

Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,167 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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CV03 OTC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CV03 OTC, 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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CV03 OTC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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