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VX03 MTF

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,688 mi
Last recorded60,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,430 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside door hard to open

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sil damaged slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,319 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 50,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,935 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,792 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,611 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,150 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,150 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,985 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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VX03 MTF is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX03 MTF, 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 VX03 MTF registered?

VX03 MTF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 MTF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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