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431 UXY

2003 MG Tf

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,369 mi
Last recorded4,369 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 UXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 4,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spokes slightly loose

Pass 17 Aug 2012 2,520 miles

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 2,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front flexi brake hose has fouled on upper arm

Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front flexi brake hose has fouled on upper arm

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,193 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2010 2,190 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,899 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 1,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 1,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake sticky

Pass 2 Jun 2007 962 miles

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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431 UXY is a 2003 MG Tf in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 431 UXY, 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 431 UXY registered?

431 UXY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is 431 UXY safe to buy?

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