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AV03 HGX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 49,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 49,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 45,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 43,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 43,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery flat

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 41,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,351 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 39,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 38,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,235 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre perrishing on sidewall

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,977 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,582 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,215 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AV03 HGX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AV03 HGX, 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 AV03 HGX registered?

AV03 HGX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 HGX safe to buy?

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