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AV03 FNE

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,145 mi
Last recorded34,145 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FNE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,935 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 33,935 miles

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,795 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 32,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,863 miles

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 5 Jun 2013 29,862 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,801 miles

OS washer jet weak but does provide enough water

Pass 31 May 2008 19,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,248 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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AV03 FNE is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV03 FNE, 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 AV03 FNE registered?

AV03 FNE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AV03 FNE safe to buy?

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