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AX03 LXP

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,279 mi
Last recorded23,279 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 23,279 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 23,258 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 22,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 22,494 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 22,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 22,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 22,472 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 22,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 22,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,946 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,542 miles

Slight damage to O/S/R outer sill.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 21,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Slight damage to O/S/R outer sill.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,827 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,266 miles

Damage to O/S/R outer sill.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,063 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 LXP is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXP, 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 AX03 LXP registered?

AX03 LXP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AX03 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 LXP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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