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X111 MGF

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,276 mi
Last recorded63,276 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,276 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 63,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,743 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 62,741 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,197 miles

Coolant leak Coolant staining across front of engine block ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive External clutch slave weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around lower gearbox to engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,948 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,948 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,911 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and on legal limit

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,916 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,050 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 33,050 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,022 miles

rear outer c.v boots splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,572 miles

seat belts are very slow to fully retract

Fail 5 Jan 2010 25,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

seat belts are very slow to fully retract

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,067 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2008 21,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,837 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on the inner face ( not excessive )

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,918 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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X111 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X111 MGF, 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 X111 MGF registered?

X111 MGF is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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