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398 ASX

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 ASX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 87,053 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,840 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,827 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,403 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,108 miles

rear brake discs poor condition (pitted)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,863 miles

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,160 miles

Oil leak

oil switch leaking

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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398 ASX is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 398 ASX, 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 398 ASX registered?

398 ASX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is 398 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 ASX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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