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VX03 MUE

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MUE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 95,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,303 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 89,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/f lower wish bone corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 74,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 65,089 miles

slight leak at clutch slave cylinder

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back inner (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 May 2015 60,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 60,647 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,420 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,865 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyre walls cut

Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyre walls cut

Fail 27 Apr 2007 33,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play in n/s/f ; o/s/f top arm bushes

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,469 miles

play in n/s/f ; o/s/f top arm bushes

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,974 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 MUE is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

VX03 MUE is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is VX03 MUE safe to buy?

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