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VN03 OYR

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,397 mi
Last recorded55,397 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 OYR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,257 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,081 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking between tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,092 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 46,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,457 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OYR is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OYR, 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

How do I check the history of VN03 OYR?

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What year was VN03 OYR registered?

VN03 OYR is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is VN03 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 OYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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