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AX03 PBY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 64,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,845 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 62,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,660 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,029 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,904 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,439 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,603 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,603 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,415 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 PBY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

AX03 PBY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AX03 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 PBY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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