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BD03 ATZ

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,079 mi
Last recorded119,079 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ATZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,079 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 119,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded in areas

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas

slight play in offside front suspension assembley

sticker on windscreen behind rear view mirror,though not visible from drivers seat

unable to clearly visualise rear inner brake pads,though appear becoming thin

Fail 26 Apr 2013 106,440 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded in areas

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas

slight play in offside front suspension assembley

sticker on windscreen behind rear view mirror,though not visible from drivers seat

unable to clearly visualise rear inner brake pads,though appear becoming thin

Pass 8 May 2012 92,736 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on the lips

both sides front subframe mountings corroded,but not excess

high level stop light has some light sources inoperative,though over 50% working

Pass 10 May 2011 79,078 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 79,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 67,462 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

water pipes excessively corroded - leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,354 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

water pipes excessively corroded - leaks

Pass 1 May 2009 54,679 miles

slight play in NSF & OSF steering arms

Pass 6 May 2008 41,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 31,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front disks worn slightly

front pads low

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2007 31,395 miles

front disks worn slightly

front pads low

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2006 20,328 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 20,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BD03 ATZ is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD03 ATZ, 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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BD03 ATZ is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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