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AV03 TVX

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,134 mi
Last recorded42,134 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 40,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 34,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 33,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 32,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,613 miles

parking brake only just meets requirements.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,847 miles

steering rack has very slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,192 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 TVX is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

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

Is AV03 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 TVX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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