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AX03 PHK

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,334 mi
Last recorded78,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,334 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,746 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower bushes (2.7.4)

damage to windscreen

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower bushes (2.7.4)

damage to windscreen

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,852 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 3 May 2016 59,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,501 miles

o/s/f brake pipe and exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 47,040 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,951 miles

corrosion under car and on suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,760 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 34,760 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,639 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,302 miles

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

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 PHK is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

AX03 PHK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is AX03 PHK safe to buy?

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