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AX03 BNE

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,343 mi
Last recorded66,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2026 66,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 56,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 22 May 2025 56,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,288 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 54,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,135 miles

all four tyres starting to crack in tread

both rear tyres on 2.0mm

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit 3 mm

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,798 miles

DRIVERS WASHER JET PARTIALY BLOCKED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,094 miles

brake fluid looks very dirty may need changing.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 5 years or 50000 miles.failure causes major engine damage,

near side rear brake dragging slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre brake light has 3 out of 10 lights not working

Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,200 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre brake light has 3 out of 10 lights not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,559 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dent in n/s front wing

early signs of corrosion to subframes,needs attention to stop rot.

leds out in center brake light

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,266 miles

185/55/15v

both front tyres tread seperating/perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,119 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly perished

offside front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,855 miles

cracks in tyre treads o/s front tyre

has the timing belt been replaced , we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

washers have low pressure.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 20,855 miles

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

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

cracks in tyre treads o/s front tyre

has the timing belt been replaced , we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

washers have low pressure.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 14,123 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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AX03 BNE 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 82.6%.

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

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