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CE03 UJX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,333 mi
Last recorded73,333 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,333 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,516 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 71,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,181 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,363 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 68,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 66,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing.......

Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,176 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing.......

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,397 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,000 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,412 miles

3 segments of centre brake light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished on side walls

front and rear sub frames corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

bulk head flexes where servo is attached when brake pedal applied with force,no visible fault found

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,081 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,754 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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CE03 UJX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CE03 UJX, 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 CE03 UJX registered?

CE03 UJX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 April 2003.

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