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DE03 JNF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,015 mi
Last recorded62,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JNF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,406 miles

rear brake discks scored

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,007 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 48,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 31,317 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,317 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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DE03 JNF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE03 JNF, 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 DE03 JNF registered?

DE03 JNF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is DE03 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 JNF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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