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VN03 MHJ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 94,271 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,868 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear suspension has slight play in upper suspension ball joint

offside rear suspension has slight play in upper suspension ball joint

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear suspension has slight play in upper suspension ball joint

offside rear suspension has slight play in upper suspension ball joint

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,747 miles

Exhaust system deterioated

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,008 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 75,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs rusted

srs light on dash staying on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear brake discs rusted

srs light on dash staying on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,017 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 72,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,943 miles

Slight wear in rack arms.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,943 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight wear in rack arms.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,498 miles

A lot of effort required on hand brake leaver to achieve minimum braking force.

Both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

N/S/F Tyre tread cracked.

O/S/R Tyre worn on edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

a lot of effort required on handbrake lever to achieve minimum braking force

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 MHJ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN03 MHJ, 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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VN03 MHJ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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