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AV03 TCZ

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,134 mi
Last recorded29,134 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 29,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 26,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 20,298 miles

Both front lower drop link bar D bushes splitting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 19,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 19,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 19,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 19,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,674 miles

front wiper blades poor -drivers window does not work front discs corroded slightly inner face - rear disc distorted slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 16,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,491 miles

front discs corroding - rear discs corroding - both front tyres cracked both rear tyres cracked rear discs distorted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 14,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracks on tread- rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,011 miles

rear tyres cracks on tread- rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,228 miles

front discs corroded-rear tyres cracked o/s worst

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,486 miles

discs slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,563 miles

both discs & pads slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,115 miles

discs corroded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,370 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY INNER FACE SLIGHT DISTORTION

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 TCZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TCZ, 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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What year was AV03 TCZ registered?

AV03 TCZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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