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AX03 UNW

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UNW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,786 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,040 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,457 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively worn/perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wipers worn

brake fluid ageing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,020 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,498 miles

some under body component's slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

some under body component's slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,713 miles

Dust cover/boot on servo input loose.

Front brake discs worn.

Slight drag on offside front brake, (noticed when turned by hand)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,506 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,972 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 8,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 UNW is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

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

Is AX03 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 UNW 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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