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BD03 RZC

2003 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,214 mi
Last recorded56,214 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play v. slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,727 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 53,367 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,179 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,535 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,232 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,602 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,053 miles

rack ends advisory

Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,053 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,495 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,495 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,104 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,104 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,937 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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BD03 RZC is a 2003 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD03 RZC, 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 BD03 RZC registered?

BD03 RZC is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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