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AX03 USF

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 USF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,799 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn strong advise n/s

n/s front fog light inop

n/s front tyre low tread badly worn edges

n/s rear tyre low tread badly worn edges

o/s dip beam image poor

o/s front tyre cracking in tread edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2019 69,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn strong advise n/s

n/s front fog light inop

n/s front tyre low tread badly worn edges

n/s rear tyre low tread badly worn edges

o/s dip beam image poor

o/s front tyre cracking in tread edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,216 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and joint leaking and rear strap broken

front and rear brake discs worn unable to see pads

n/s front tyre getting low in tread cracking in treads and worn on edges

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2018 62,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated and joint leaking and rear strap broken

front and rear brake discs worn unable to see pads

n/s front tyre getting low in tread cracking in treads and worn on edges

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,836 miles

exhaust system slight blow and slightly deteriorated

light corrosion to both front suspension turrets

o/s rear tyre low tread worn on inner edge and damaged in sidewalls

Fail 16 Aug 2017 57,834 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front suspension turrets starting to corrode

exhaust slightly deteriorated and slight leak

o/s rear tyre low tread worn on inner edge and damaged in side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

transmission oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,223 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,557 miles

n/s rear shocker bush worn

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,098 miles

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

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

front fog lamps coming on with sidelights

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal weeping

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,663 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,417 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,718 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,008 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 13,008 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 USF is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

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