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AX03 VWK

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VWK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 115,721 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,638 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,693 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,693 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,050 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 112,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 110,883 miles

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,250 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

close to excessive corrosion to offside front lower wishbone

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 90,562 miles

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2012 90,557 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 45,022 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 45,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,088 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 22,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 20,958 miles

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

N/S/F tyre low inner edge

service brake performance low 51%

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 VWK is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

AX03 VWK is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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