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EA03 JYN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,812 mi
Last recorded35,812 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 JYN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 29,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 21,220 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,714 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 18,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 18,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,111 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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EA03 JYN 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 90.9%.

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 EA03 JYN, 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 EA03 JYN registered?

EA03 JYN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is EA03 JYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 JYN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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