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VN03 JRV

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,365 mi
Last recorded58,365 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 JRV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 58,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 57,309 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,051 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,948 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,088 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wiper motor noisey

Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wiper motor noisey

Pass 15 May 2009 42,966 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 42,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 15 May 2008 42,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 Apr 2007 33,209 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,232 miles

knocking noise from front suspension unable to locate without dismatling! requires inspection ASAP! †evidence of accident repair to front of veichle. noise may be related?.

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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VN03 JRV is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN03 JRV, 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 VN03 JRV registered?

VN03 JRV is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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