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AX03 OZP

2003 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,710 mi
Last recorded40,710 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 40,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,411 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 40,411 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,163 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 40,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,125 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 40,125 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,111 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 40,108 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,025 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 39,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,300 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 33,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,300 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,964 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 6,032 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 OZP is a 2003 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

AX03 OZP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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