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AV03 TVF

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,944 mi
Last recorded59,944 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 59,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 59,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,716 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,771 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive prescribed area corroded. rear subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive prescribed area corroded. rear subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,309 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 57,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,920 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,432 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

The engine warning lamp is on.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,390 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

The engine warning lamp is on.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,956 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,472 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 TVF is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

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

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