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AX03 USE

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to offside rear wheel arch

part of centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

damage to n/s rear sill

damage to o/s rear quater

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,459 miles

both front tyres getting low wearing on edges

front bumper damaged

handbrake travel

scratches to nearside of windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,157 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,153 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,840 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,342 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,377 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 27,377 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 USE is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

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

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