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X23 NAX

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,391 mi
Last recorded46,391 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 NAX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 46,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,320 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged. No sharp edges

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 45,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper slightly damaged. No sharp edges

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 41,784 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,366 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 35,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 31,665 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 28,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,506 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,544 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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X23 NAX is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X23 NAX, 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 X23 NAX registered?

X23 NAX is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is X23 NAX safe to buy?

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