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AX03 CAA

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CAA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,302 miles

both rear tyres 3mm on inner edges

front & rear subframes showing corrosion

front brake discs showing light corrosion on inner face

Pass 4 Dec 2024 49,246 miles

front & rear subframes starting to show corrosion

front discs showing light corrosion on inner faces

rear tyres showing slight inner edge wear

Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,694 miles

o/sf wheelbearing noisey

slight corrosion on inner faces of front discs

Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,685 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 46,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,331 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 42,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,317 miles

The Battery Is getting Weak.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,180 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush strut mount (2.7.4)

The Battery Is getting Weak.

The Engine management light is on.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,583 miles

Engine Managment light is on.

Engine Oil leak.

Pass 6 May 2014 34,923 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 30,949 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 30,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 May 2011 25,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 14,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,675 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 CAA is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAA, 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 AX03 CAA registered?

AX03 CAA is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AX03 CAA safe to buy?

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