MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
slight play in NSF & OSF steering arms
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
front disks worn slightly
front pads low
n/s/f top ball joint slight play
rear disks slightly pitted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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