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B2 UMB

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 UMB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,872 miles

Front & rear sub-frames advanced corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2025 74,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Welded repair not acceptable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front & rear sub-frames advanced corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,541 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,532 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 68,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,670 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING ADVISE REPAIR

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,332 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,277 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 52,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 39,811 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,416 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 27,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,120 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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B2 UMB is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B2 UMB, 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 B2 UMB registered?

B2 UMB is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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