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VO03 OXA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,971 mi
Last recorded49,971 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,685 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,467 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 49,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,456 miles

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2021 48,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2020 47,762 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 47,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,500 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,338 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/R metal b/pipe abit corroded in places

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,575 miles

Exhaust getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Park brake efficiency low and almost ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear inner sills/chassis areas around subframe mounts, abit corroded slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,573 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Park brake efficiency low and almost ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear inner sills/chassis areas around subframe mounts, abit corroded slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,628 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension mounts corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2014 43,628 miles

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

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

B/Hoses starting to get abit corroded at ferrules

Both w/blade rubbers split at ends

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Rear subframe mount areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,712 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F Track Rod end joint

Brake pedal feel abit hard when operated

Front and rear subframe mountings getting abit corroded, and suspension components

Rear inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Rear inner sills/subframe mount areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2013 42,712 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F Track Rod end joint

Brake pedal feel abit hard when operated

Front and rear subframe mountings getting abit corroded, and suspension components

Rear inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Rear inner sills/subframe mount areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,908 miles

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded slightly, and subframes

N/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,491 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear subframe mountings getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

O/S/R Indicator bulb getting abit faded

Rear Inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,465 miles

Front brake discs are lightly worn at faces,

Front suspension arms are rusty.

Front tyres are worn at edges,

Rear sub frame is surface rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at centers close to wear bars.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Screen wash out put low.

Slight bind atoffside rear wheel.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,451 miles

Coolant pipes are rusty,

Fuel cap is stiff.

Offside front tyre is worn at inner edge.

Reduced screen wash.

Slight bind at rear wheels.

Slight play at offside inner steering rack.

Surface rusting at sub frames and under floors.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,870 miles

Reduced performance at nearside park brake

Fail 1 Aug 2008 30,870 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Reduced performance at nearside park brake

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,841 miles

vehicle has general underbody corrosion present probably due to lack of use , the brake discs are becoming poor and the front brakes are slightly out of balance , signs of some oil leakage at nearside rear inner driveshaft seal in gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,170 miles

Front and rear subframes and susp/arms abit corroded slightly

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)

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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VO03 OXA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 VO03 OXA, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO03 OXA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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