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AX03 BKN

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,955 mi
Last recorded90,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 90,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,430 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,403 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,437 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,899 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 76,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,423 miles

slight leak exhaust

slight play o/s/f top joint

slight wear o/s front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,398 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on edge

rear discs slight surface rust

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,398 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on edge

rear discs slight surface rust

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,562 miles

offside front tyre low on edge

rear sub frame, front mounting bolts do not look like recommended bolts and rear mountings 1 of the 4 bolts on each mounting is missing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre low on edge

rear sub frame, front mounting bolts do not look like recommended bolts and rear mountings 1 of the 4 bolts on each mounting is missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres scrubbing off on inner edges but not bad enough to fail MOT

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 52,407 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 52,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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AX03 BKN is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX03 BKN, 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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AX03 BKN is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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