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EA03 OSN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,291 mi
Last recorded91,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,291 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,038 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,730 miles

Battery loose but secure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight scoring on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight scoring on inner face of Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Very slight surface corrosion on Front steering components

Very slight surface corrosion on Front suspension components

Very slight surface corrosion on Rear subframe

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,138 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,848 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 84,836 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,973 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle chassis, front and rear subframes (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 81,943 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper balljoint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,160 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper balljoint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,261 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 72,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,864 miles

front and rear disc rusty car been standing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,199 miles

Front brake discs rusty!

Vacuum leaking from Brake servo, But brakes seem to be working satisfactorily.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2007 49,382 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,013 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 OSN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

EA03 OSN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 OSN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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