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X30 VVC

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 VVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,130 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 81,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,502 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 63,502 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,613 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,163 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,416 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 12,814 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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X30 VVC is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X30 VVC, 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.

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What year was X30 VVC registered?

X30 VVC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is X30 VVC safe to buy?

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