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BD52 NZG

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,367 mi
Last recorded106,367 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NZG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 106,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,264 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,266 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,266 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,128 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,436 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 68,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 56,040 miles

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

slight play in off side rear suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,653 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 NZG is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NZG, 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 BD52 NZG registered?

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

Is BD52 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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