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BD52 NYU

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,155 mi
Last recorded111,155 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NYU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,155 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 111,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,001 miles

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 30 May 2019 100,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,202 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,712 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,125 miles

ADVISE, front & rear brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE, slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,601 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,378 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,576 miles

coolent pipe on under side leaking

slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,392 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,790 miles

front pads worn 50% rear pads low

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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BD52 NYU is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD52 NYU, 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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BD52 NYU is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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