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EA03 OPM

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,623 mi
Last recorded51,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,623 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 48,597 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,089 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,121 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 44,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,815 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 43,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,563 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,829 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front bumper

front tyres wearing on edges

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,332 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 20,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres low

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 OPM is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA03 OPM, 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 EA03 OPM registered?

EA03 OPM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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