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EA03 OYC

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,596 mi
Last recorded35,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OYC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 35,596 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,440 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 34,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 31,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,095 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 31,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 30,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 30,219 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 29,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,771 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,771 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,876 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,960 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,421 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 15,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,177 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 OYC is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA03 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

EA03 OYC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 OYC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA03 OYC have outstanding finance?

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